Onion vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between onions and pickled cucumber
- Onions have more vitamin B6, vitamin C, and manganese, while pickled cucumber has more vitamin K and copper.
- Pickled cucumber covers your daily need for sodium, 52% more than onions.
- The amount of sodium in onions is lower.
- Onions have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of onions is 15, while the glycemic index of pickled cucumber is 32.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, raw and Pickles, cucumber, sour.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +534.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +750% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1072.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.9% |
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 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +223.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +69.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
94.08 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +313.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +794.3% |
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Water
~94.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.081 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +333.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +376.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 4mg | 1208mg | 52% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 47µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.009mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.011mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 23mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 2.26g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 11kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 1.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.24g | 1.06g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 3.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.081g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.005mg | 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
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10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 1204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)