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Onion vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between onions and shark raw?

  • Onions are higher in vitamin C, yet shark raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, choline, and magnesium.
  • Shark raw's daily need coverage for selenium is 65% more.
  • The glycemic index of shark raw is lower.

We used Onions, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, 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
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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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +760%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +390%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.8%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +624.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7200%
~equal in Potassium ~160mg

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 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2432.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +465%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +965.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.042mg

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1807.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4410%
Contains more OtherOther +165.7%

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13807.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6929.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Shark raw DV% diff.
Selenium 0.5µg 36.5µg 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg 62%
Protein 1.1g 20.98g 40%
Phosphorus 29mg 210mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.4mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 2.938mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Choline 6.1mg 65mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.695mg 11%
Magnesium 10mg 49mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.195g 8%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 0mg 8%
Iron 0.21mg 0.84mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1mg 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Fats 0.1g 4.51g 7%
Calories 40kcal 130kcal 5%
Manganese 0.129mg 0.015mg 5%
Folate 19µg 3µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.042g 0.925g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 1.808g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.062mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 79mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Carbs 9.34g 0g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Fructose 1.29g 2%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.43mg 2%
Copper 0.039mg 0.033mg 1%
Calcium 23mg 34mg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 0g N/A
Potassium 146mg 160mg 0%
Sugar 4.24g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.042mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.021mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.883g)

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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.