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Onion vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Onion and Ice cream sandwich

  • Onion has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Ice cream sandwich is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Ice cream sandwich covers your daily Copper needs 24% more than Onion.
  • Onion contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw and Ice cream sandwich.

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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
2
:
8
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Calcium +273.9%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.3%
Contains more Zinc +252.9%
Contains more Copper +551.3%
Contains more Manganese +195.3%
Contains more Selenium +520%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Ice cream sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Calcium +273.9%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.3%
Contains more Zinc +252.9%
Contains more Copper +551.3%
Contains more Manganese +195.3%
Contains more Selenium +520%

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
2
:
9
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +14200%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.9%
Contains more Folate +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
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%
Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +14200%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.9%
Contains more Folate +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
1
:
4
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains more Water +82.2%
Contains more Protein +290%
Contains more Fats +8470%
Contains more Carbs +297.6%
Contains more Other +214.3%
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Ice cream sandwich
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Water +82.2%
Contains more Protein +290%
Contains more Fats +8470%
Contains more Carbs +297.6%
Contains more Other +214.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
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2
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20369.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13264.7%
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Ice cream sandwich
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20369.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13264.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 1.1g 4.29g Ice cream sandwich
Fats 0.1g 8.57g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 9.34g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 40kcal 237kcal Ice cream sandwich
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g 18.57g Onion
Fiber 1.7g 0g Onion
Calcium 23mg 86mg Ice cream sandwich
Iron 0.21mg 0.26mg Ice cream sandwich
Magnesium 10mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 29mg 72mg Ice cream sandwich
Potassium 146mg 115mg Onion
Sodium 4mg 129mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.6mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0.039mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.129mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 0.5µg 3.1µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 2IU 286IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 7.4mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.146mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.209mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.028mg Onion
Folate 19µg 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
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
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g 2.317g Onion
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 2.661g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich

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is better in case of low diet
Onion Ice cream sandwich
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.