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Onion vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Onion and Parsley different?

  • Parsley has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Copper, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc than Onion.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Parsley is 1366% higher.

Onions, raw and Parsley, fresh are the varieties 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
2
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Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +2852.4%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +279.5%
Contains more Zinc +529.4%
Contains more Copper +282.1%
Contains more Manganese +24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +2852.4%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +279.5%
Contains more Zinc +529.4%
Contains more Copper +282.1%
Contains more Manganese +24%

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
1
:
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +421100%
Contains more Vitamin E +3650%
Contains more Vitamin C +1697.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1031.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.2%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +409900%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +421100%
Contains more Vitamin E +3650%
Contains more Vitamin C +1697.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +263%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1031.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.2%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +409900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
2
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Contains more Carbs +47.6%
Contains more Protein +170%
Contains more Fats +690%
Contains more Other +528.6%
Equal in Water - 87.71
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Carbs +47.6%
Contains more Protein +170%
Contains more Fats +690%
Contains more Other +528.6%
Equal in Water - 87.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -68.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2169.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +629.4%
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2169.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +629.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Parsley Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 3.03g Onion
Protein 1.1g 2.97g Parsley
Fats 0.1g 0.79g Parsley
Carbs 9.34g 6.33g Onion
Calories 40kcal 36kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g 0.85g Parsley
Fiber 1.7g 3.3g Parsley
Calcium 23mg 138mg Parsley
Iron 0.21mg 6.2mg Parsley
Magnesium 10mg 50mg Parsley
Phosphorus 29mg 58mg Parsley
Potassium 146mg 554mg Parsley
Sodium 4mg 56mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 1.07mg Parsley
Copper 0.039mg 0.149mg Parsley
Manganese 0.129mg 0.16mg Parsley
Selenium 0.5µg 0.1µg Onion
Vitamin A 2IU 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 7.4mg 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.086mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.098mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 1.313mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.09mg Onion
Folate 19µg 152µg Parsley
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.045mg Parsley
Threonine 0.021mg 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.118mg Parsley
Leucine 0.025mg 0.204mg Parsley
Lysine 0.039mg 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.002mg 0.042mg Parsley
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.145mg Parsley
Valine 0.021mg 0.172mg Parsley
Histidine 0.014mg 0.061mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.132g Onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.295g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.124g Parsley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion Parsley
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
441%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.