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Onion vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Onion and Edam

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium in Edam is higher than in Onion.
  • Edam covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 88% more than Onion.
  • Onion contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw and Cheese, edam.

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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.
Onion
Onion
3
:
7
Edam
Edam
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +1072.7%
Contains more Calcium +3078.3%
Contains more Iron +109.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1748.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +2105.9%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +1072.7%
Contains more Calcium +3078.3%
Contains more Iron +109.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1748.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains more Zinc +2105.9%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Equal in Copper - 0.036

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
Onion
5
:
7
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +41150%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Onion
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%
Edam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +41150%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
2
:
3
Edam
Edam
Contains more Carbs +553.1%
Contains more Water +114.4%
Contains more Protein +2171.8%
Contains more Fats +27700%
Contains more Other +1105.7%
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +553.1%
Contains more Water +114.4%
Contains more Protein +2171.8%
Contains more Fats +27700%
Contains more Other +1105.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
1
:
2
Edam
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3811.8%
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3811.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Edam Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 1.43g Onion
Protein 1.1g 24.99g Edam
Fats 0.1g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 9.34g 1.43g Onion
Calories 40kcal 357kcal Edam
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g 1.43g Edam
Fiber 1.7g 0g Onion
Calcium 23mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.21mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 10mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 29mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 146mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 4mg 812mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.039mg 0.036mg Onion
Manganese 0.129mg 0.011mg Onion
Selenium 0.5µg 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 2IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin C 7.4mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.037mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.082mg Onion
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.076mg Onion
Folate 19µg 16µg Onion
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.021mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.014mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.025mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.039mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.002mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.021mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.014mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g 17.572g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam 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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.