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Onion vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Onion and Sweet onion?

    We used Onions, raw and Onions, sweet, raw types in this comparison.

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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
    5
    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 6.4% 6% 11% 9.8% 19% 3.5% 12% 1% 9.9% 2.7%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +15%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.7%
    Contains more ZincZinc +30.8%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.7%
    Contains more IronIron +23.8%
    Contains more CopperCopper +43.6%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~9mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~27mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.5µg

    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
    6
    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 16% 0.06% 0.4% 0% 10% 4.6% 2.5% 5.9% 30% 0% 0.75% 17% 3%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +54.2%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.5%
    Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.7%
    Contains more FolateFolate +21.1%
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.02mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.13mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
    ~equal in Choline ~5.5mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Onion
    Onion
    4
    9% 89%
    Protein: 1.1 g
    Fats: 0.1 g
    Carbs: 9.34 g
    Water: 89.11 g
    Other: 0.35 g
    8% 91%
    Protein: 0.8 g
    Fats: 0.08 g
    Carbs: 7.55 g
    Water: 91.24 g
    Other: 0.33 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +37.5%
    Contains more FatsFats +25%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.7%
    ~equal in Water ~91.24g
    ~equal in Other ~0.33g

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Onion
    Onion
    1
    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
    14% 45% 40%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 0.72 g
    Glucose: 2.26 g
    Fructose: 2.02 g
    Lactose: 0.02 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Contains more SucroseSucrose +37.5%
    Contains more GlucoseGlucose +14.7%
    Contains more FructoseFructose +56.6%
    Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
    ~equal in Starch ~0g
    ~equal in Maltose ~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 Sweet onion
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in price ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Onion Sweet onion Opinion
    Calories 40kcal 32kcal Onion
    Protein 1.1g 0.8g Onion
    Fats 0.1g 0.08g Onion
    Vitamin C 7.4mg 4.8mg Onion
    Net carbs 7.64g 6.65g Onion
    Carbs 9.34g 7.55g Onion
    Magnesium 10mg 9mg Onion
    Calcium 23mg 20mg Onion
    Potassium 146mg 119mg Onion
    Iron 0.21mg 0.26mg Sweet onion
    Sugar 4.24g 5.02g Onion
    Fiber 1.7g 0.9g Onion
    Copper 0.039mg 0.056mg Sweet onion
    Zinc 0.17mg 0.13mg Onion
    Phosphorus 29mg 27mg Onion
    Sodium 4mg 8mg Onion
    Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Onion
    Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.02mg
    Manganese 0.129mg 0.076mg Onion
    Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
    Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.041mg Onion
    Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.02mg Onion
    Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.133mg Sweet onion
    Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.098mg Onion
    Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.13mg Sweet onion
    Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.3µg Onion
    Folate 19µg 23µg Sweet onion
    Choline 6.1mg 5.5mg Onion
    Saturated Fat 0.042g Sweet onion
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Onion
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Onion
    Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.009mg Onion
    Threonine 0.021mg 0.018mg Onion
    Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.014mg
    Leucine 0.025mg 0.025mg
    Lysine 0.039mg 0.033mg Onion
    Methionine 0.002mg 0.009mg Sweet onion
    Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.024mg Onion
    Valine 0.021mg 0.02mg Onion
    Histidine 0.014mg 0.011mg Onion
    Fructose 1.29g 2.02g Sweet onion

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Onion Sweet onion
    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
    7%
    Sweet onion
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    8%
    Onion
    8%
    Sweet onion

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Sweet onion
    Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Sweet onion
    Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Sweet onion
    Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Onion
    Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Onion
    Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Onion
    Onion is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Onion
    Onion is relatively richer in vitamins
    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. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.