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Onion vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between onions and rice pudding

  • Onions have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber; however, rice pudding is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin D.
  • Rice pudding has 17 times less fiber than onions. Onions have 1.7g of fiber, while rice pudding has 0.1g.
  • Onions contain less saturated fat.
  • Rice pudding has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rice pudding is 59, while the glycemic index of onions is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 32% 11% 14% 6% 10% 37% 14% 7.4% 10%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +356.5%
Contains more IronIron +76.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +280%

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 25% 0% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 15% 0% 12% 19% 33% 8.3% 17% 8.1% 30% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +281.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 20.81 g
Water: 73.43 g
Other: 0.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +21.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +199.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1530%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.8%
Contains more OtherOther +140%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
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58% 18% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3292.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Rice pudding DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.141mg 9%
Calcium 23mg 105mg 8%
Phosphorus 29mg 87mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.035mg 7%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 0.7mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0.1g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Sodium 4mg 109mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Carbs 9.34g 20.81g 4%
Protein 1.1g 3.29g 4%
Folate 19µg 4µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.042g 0.967g 4%
Calories 40kcal 111kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.288mg 3%
Manganese 0.129mg 0.057mg 3%
Selenium 0.5µg 1.9µg 3%
Fructose 1.29g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.443mg 2%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.38mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Fats 0.1g 1.63g 2%
Iron 0.21mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.075mg 2%
Copper 0.039mg 0.018mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.441g 1%
Magnesium 10mg 13mg 1%
Choline 6.1mg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 20.71g N/A
Potassium 146mg 130mg 0%
Sugar 4.24g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.021mg 0.126mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0.273mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.07mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion Rice pudding
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Rice pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
15%
Rice pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Rice pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169611/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.