Onion vs. Kiwi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between onions and kiwi
- The amount of vitamin C, vitamin K, copper, vitamin E, and fiber in kiwi is higher than in onions.
- Kiwi covers your daily vitamin C needs 95% more than onions.
- Onions contain less sugar.
- Kiwi has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kiwi is 58, while the glycemic index of onions is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw and Kiwifruit, green, 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.
Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +47.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1152.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7200% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +194% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +9975% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +31.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +27.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +420% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57% |
Contains more OtherOther | +74.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.14g
~equal in
Water
~83.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +261.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1588.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +560% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +108.6% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +237.2% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
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~equal in
Lactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 92.7mg | 95% |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 40.3µg | 33% |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 1.46mg | 10% |
Copper | 0.039mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
Fiber | 1.7g | 3g | 5% |
Potassium | 146mg | 312mg | 5% |
Fructose | 1.29g | 4.35g | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.287g | 2% |
Folate | 19µg | 25µg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 17mg | 2% |
Carbs | 9.34g | 14.66g | 2% |
Calories | 40kcal | 61kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.1g | 0.52g | 1% |
Phosphorus | 29mg | 34mg | 1% |
Iron | 0.21mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
Calcium | 23mg | 34mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.341mg | 1% |
Protein | 1.1g | 1.14g | 0% |
Net carbs | 7.64g | 11.66g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.24g | 8.99g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
Sodium | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.029g | 0% |
Choline | 6.1mg | 7.8mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.047g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.021mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
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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%

39%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%

14%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?

Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Kiwi contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Kiwi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Kiwi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.