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Onion vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Onion and Chocolate cake

  • Onion has more Vitamin C, while Chocolate cake has more Choline, Selenium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 27% more than Onion.
  • Onion contains 37 times more Vitamin C than Chocolate cake. While Onion contains 7.4mg of Vitamin C, Chocolate cake contains only 0.2mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Onion is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, raw and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +160.9%
Contains more Iron +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.5%
Contains more Zinc +305.9%
Contains more Copper +430.8%
Contains more Manganese +117.1%
Contains more Selenium +2280%
Equal in Potassium - 140
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +160.9%
Contains more Iron +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.5%
Contains more Zinc +305.9%
Contains more Copper +430.8%
Contains more Manganese +117.1%
Contains more Selenium +2280%
Equal in Potassium - 140

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Onion
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Contains more Vitamin C +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +880.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.2%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +880.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.2%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +265.2%
Contains more Protein +381.8%
Contains more Fats +15000%
Contains more Carbs +471.7%
Contains more Other +414.3%
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +265.2%
Contains more Protein +381.8%
Contains more Fats +15000%
Contains more Carbs +471.7%
Contains more Other +414.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46353.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16141.2%
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46353.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16141.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Onion Chocolate cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 1.1g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 0.1g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 9.34g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 40kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Onion
Calcium 23mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 0.21mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 10mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 29mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 146mg 140mg Onion
Sodium 4mg 315mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.039mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.129mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 0.5µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 2IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 7.4mg 0.2mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.041mg Onion
Folate 19µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.021mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.025mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.039mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.002mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.021mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.014mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g 5.43g Onion
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion Chocolate cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.388g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.