Onion vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between onions and seaweed?
- Seaweed is richer than onions in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B5, copper, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 55% more.
- The amount of sodium in onions is lower.
We used Onions, raw and Seaweed, kelp, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +630.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1257.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +623.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +305.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +422% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +847.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +109.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +460% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1788.6% |
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Carbs
~9.57g
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Water
~81.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +653.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +176.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 66µg | 55% |
| Folate | 19µg | 180µg | 40% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 2.85mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 121mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 168mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.642mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 233mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.23mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.002mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.87mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 12.8mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.247g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.56g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 1.68g | 1% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 43kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 9.57g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.24g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.098g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)