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Onion vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Onion and Rutabagas?

  • Rutabagas are richer than Onion in Vitamin C.
  • Rutabagas' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 20% more.

We used Onions, raw and Rutabagas, raw types 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
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 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.9%
Contains more IronIron +109.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
~equal in Manganese ~0.131mg

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
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% 0.12% 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 83% 0.12% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +237.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +503.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +131.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~2IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
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
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +60%
Contains more OtherOther +102.9%
~equal in Protein ~1.08g
~equal in Carbs ~8.62g
~equal in Water ~89.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
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
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +417.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
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23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 11% 47% 33%
Starch: 0.4 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 2.3 g
Fructose: 1.61 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.02 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +86.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +16.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +24.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Rutabagas Opinion
Calories 40kcal 37kcal Onion
Protein 1.1g 1.08g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0.16g Rutabagas
Vitamin C 7.4mg 25mg Rutabagas
Net carbs 7.64g 6.32g Onion
Carbs 9.34g 8.62g Onion
Magnesium 10mg 20mg Rutabagas
Calcium 23mg 43mg Rutabagas
Potassium 146mg 305mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.21mg 0.44mg Rutabagas
Sugar 4.24g 4.46g Onion
Fiber 1.7g 2.3g Rutabagas
Copper 0.039mg 0.032mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.24mg Rutabagas
Starch 0g 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 29mg 53mg Rutabagas
Sodium 4mg 12mg Onion
Vitamin A 2IU 2IU
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.3mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.129mg 0.131mg Rutabagas
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.04mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.16mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.1mg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.3µg Onion
Folate 19µg 21µg Rutabagas
Choline 6.1mg 14.1mg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.088g Rutabagas
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Fructose 1.29g 1.61g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion Rutabagas
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
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.