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Onion vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Onion and Edible mushroom

  • Onion has more Vitamin C, however, Edible mushroom is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Edible mushroom's daily need coverage for Copper is 31% more.
  • Onion contains 4 times more Vitamin C than Edible mushroom. Onion contains 7.4mg of Vitamin C, while Edible mushroom contains 2.1mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, raw and Mushrooms, white, raw.

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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
4
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6
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Manganese +174.5%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.6%
Contains more Potassium +117.8%
Contains more Zinc +205.9%
Contains more Copper +715.4%
Contains more Selenium +1760%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Edible mushroom
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Manganese +174.5%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.6%
Contains more Potassium +117.8%
Contains more Zinc +205.9%
Contains more Copper +715.4%
Contains more Selenium +1760%
Equal in Magnesium - 9

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
6
:
6
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3009.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Edible mushroom
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3009.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
1
:
4
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
Contains more Carbs +186.5%
Contains more Protein +180.9%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Other +145.7%
Equal in Water - 92.45
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Edible mushroom
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Carbs +186.5%
Contains more Protein +180.9%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Other +145.7%
Equal in Water - 92.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
2
:
1
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +841.2%
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Edible mushroom
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +841.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
3
:
0
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +33.1%
Contains more Fructose +658.8%
Onion
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Edible mushroom
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +33.1%
Contains more Fructose +658.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Edible mushroom Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 2.26g Onion
Protein 1.1g 3.09g Edible mushroom
Fats 0.1g 0.34g Edible mushroom
Carbs 9.34g 3.26g Onion
Calories 40kcal 22kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g 0.17g Onion
Sugar 4.24g 1.98g Edible mushroom
Fiber 1.7g 1g Onion
Calcium 23mg 3mg Onion
Iron 0.21mg 0.5mg Edible mushroom
Magnesium 10mg 9mg Onion
Phosphorus 29mg 86mg Edible mushroom
Potassium 146mg 318mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 4mg 5mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.52mg Edible mushroom
Copper 0.039mg 0.318mg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.129mg 0.047mg Onion
Selenium 0.5µg 9.3µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Onion
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.01mg Onion
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 7.4mg 2.1mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.081mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.402mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 3.607mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 1.497mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.104mg Onion
Folate 19µg 17µg Onion
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.035mg Edible mushroom
Threonine 0.021mg 0.107mg Edible mushroom
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.076mg Edible mushroom
Leucine 0.025mg 0.12mg Edible mushroom
Lysine 0.039mg 0.107mg Edible mushroom
Methionine 0.002mg 0.031mg Edible mushroom
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.085mg Edible mushroom
Valine 0.021mg 0.232mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.014mg 0.057mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.05g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.16g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion Edible mushroom
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
27%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.