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Onion vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between onions and horchata

  • The amount of vitamin B6, fiber, and manganese in onions is higher than in horchata.
  • Onions contain less sugar.
  • Horchata has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horchata is 31, while the glycemic index of onions is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw and Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant.

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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
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 5.4% 3% 0.38% 0.67% 1.6% 6.4% 1.8% 1.3% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329.4%
Contains more IronIron +2000%
Contains more CopperCopper +1850%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1190%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%

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
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 0% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.8% 0% 0% 0% 0.88% 0% 3.9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
3
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.48 g
Fats: 0.71 g
Carbs: 11.52 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.2%
Contains more OtherOther +84.2%
Contains more FatsFats +610%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.3%
~equal in Water ~87.1g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
1
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
10% 60% 16% 15%
Starch: 0.99 g
Sucrose: 6.17 g
Glucose: 1.64 g
Fructose: 1.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +523.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +20.2%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Onion Horchata
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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Horchata DV% diff.
Vitamin C 7.4mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.017mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Folate 19µg 5%
Manganese 0.129mg 0.01mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0mg 4%
Copper 0.039mg 0.002mg 4%
Potassium 146mg 34mg 3%
Iron 0.21mg 0.01mg 3%
Magnesium 10mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0mg 2%
Phosphorus 29mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.24mg 1%
Choline 6.1mg 1%
Protein 1.1g 0.48g 1%
Calories 40kcal 54kcal 1%
Calcium 23mg 18mg 1%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.06mg 1%
Carbs 9.34g 11.52g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.71g 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 11.52g N/A
Sugar 4.24g 9.36g N/A
Starch 0g 0.99g 0%
Sodium 4mg 14mg 0%
Selenium 0.5µg 0.4µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.047mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.042g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.021mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0%
Fructose 1.29g 1.55g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion Horchata
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
2%
Horchata

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)

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. Horchata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171941/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.