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Onion vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between onions and tart

  • Onions contain less vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, selenium, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and phosphorus than tart.
  • Tart's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 40% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in onions is lower.
  • Onions have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of onions is 15, while the glycemic index of tart is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw and Breakfast tart, low fat.

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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%
Tart
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.3%
Contains more IronIron +1528.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2480%

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%
Tart
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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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +519.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +426.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
1
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Tart
4
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +640.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +262.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5890%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +722.3%
Contains more OtherOther +237.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
1
58% 18% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Tart
2
25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25576.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5064.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Tart DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.549mg 40%
Iron 0.21mg 3.42mg 40%
Vitamin A 0µg 285µg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 3.8mg 23%
Selenium 0.5µg 12.9µg 23%
Carbs 9.34g 76.8g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.285mg 20%
Folate 19µg 100µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.38mg 20%
Calories 40kcal 372kcal 17%
Sodium 4mg 361mg 16%
Phosphorus 29mg 93mg 9%
Fats 0.1g 5.99g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 3.338g 8%
Magnesium 10mg 44mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.042g 1.393g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.878g 6%
Manganese 0.129mg 6%
Protein 1.1g 3.99g 6%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 3.8mg 4%
Copper 0.039mg 0.073mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.53mg 3%
Fructose 1.29g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 2%
Potassium 146mg 66mg 2%
Calcium 23mg 44mg 2%
Fiber 1.7g 1.5g 1%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.28mg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 75.3g N/A
Sugar 4.24g 4.87g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.4µg 0%
Choline 6.1mg 8.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.021mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.351g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.