Onion vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Onion and Corn
- The amount of Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat in Corn is higher than in Onion.
- Corn covers your daily Vitamin B5 needs 13% more than Onion.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +666.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +264.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13050% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1350.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +543.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +377% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +210% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2776.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3447.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +134.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +63.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +176.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Saturated Fat |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 40kcal | 96kcal |
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| Protein | 1.1g | 3.41g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 1.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 5.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.64g | 18.58g |
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| Carbs | 9.34g | 20.98g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 23mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 146mg | 218mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.45mg |
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| Sugar | 4.24g | 4.54g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.62mg |
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| Starch | 0g | 7.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 29mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 1.683mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.792mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.139mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
| Folate | 19µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 6.1mg | 29.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.042g | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.013g | 0.374g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.603g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.133mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.358mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.141mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.069mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.155mg |
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| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.191mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.091mg |
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| Fructose | 1.29g | 0.79g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)