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Onion vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Onion and Ginger ale different?

  • Onion is higher than Ginger ale in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Onion is lower in Sugar.

Onions, raw and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale types were used in this article.

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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
10
:
0
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +14500%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +240%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +892.3%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Ginger ale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +14500%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +240%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +892.3%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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
10
:
0
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Ginger ale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
4
:
1
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +3400%
Equal in Carbs - 8.76
Equal in Water - 91.23
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Ginger ale
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +3400%
Equal in Carbs - 8.76
Equal in Water - 91.23

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
0
:
3
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
Contains more Sucrose +91.9%
Contains more Glucose +57.4%
Contains more Fructose +186.8%
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
Ginger ale
22% 36% 43%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.9 g
Glucose: 3.1 g
Fructose: 3.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +91.9%
Contains more Glucose +57.4%
Contains more Fructose +186.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Ginger ale Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 8.76g Ginger ale
Protein 1.1g 0g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0g Onion
Carbs 9.34g 8.76g Onion
Calories 40kcal 34kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 4.24g 8.9g Onion
Fiber 1.7g 0g Onion
Calcium 23mg 3mg Onion
Iron 0.21mg 0.18mg Onion
Magnesium 10mg 1mg Onion
Phosphorus 29mg 0mg Onion
Potassium 146mg 1mg Onion
Sodium 4mg 7mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.05mg Onion
Copper 0.039mg 0.018mg Onion
Manganese 0.129mg 0.013mg Onion
Selenium 0.5µg 0.1µg Onion
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Onion
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin C 7.4mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0mg Onion
Folate 19µg 0µg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion
Onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion
Onion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.