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Onion vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Onion and Sugar substitute

  • Onion has more Vitamin B6, while Sugar substitute has more Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 86% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 8 times less Vitamin B6 than Onion. Onion contains 0.12mg of Vitamin B6, while Sugar substitute contains 0.015mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Onion is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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
9
:
1
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +274.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Copper +457.1%
Contains more Manganese +486.4%
Contains more Calcium +3721.7%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +274.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Contains more Copper +457.1%
Contains more Manganese +486.4%
Contains more Calcium +3721.7%

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
12
:
0
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Sugar substitute
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
2
:
3
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +874.9%
Contains more Protein +87.3%
Contains more Carbs +807.6%
Contains more Other +1051.4%
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +874.9%
Contains more Protein +87.3%
Contains more Carbs +807.6%
Contains more Other +1051.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
3
:
2
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +80.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Onion
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
Sugar substitute
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +80.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 1.1g 2.06g Sugar substitute
Fats 0.1g 0g Onion
Carbs 9.34g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 40kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 0g 3.52g Sugar substitute
Fructose 1.29g 0g Onion
Sugar 4.24g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 1.7g 0.6g Onion
Calcium 23mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.21mg 0.16mg Onion
Magnesium 10mg 6mg Onion
Phosphorus 29mg 8mg Onion
Potassium 146mg 39mg Onion
Sodium 4mg 572mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.04mg Onion
Copper 0.039mg 0.007mg Onion
Manganese 0.129mg 0.022mg Onion
Selenium 0.5µg Onion
Vitamin A 2IU Onion
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 7.4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.015mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.015mg Onion
Vitamin B3 0.116mg Onion
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.08mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.015mg Onion
Folate 19µg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
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
Saturated Fat 0.042g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion Sugar substitute
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.