Onion vs Yam - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Onion and Yam
- The amount of Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B1 in Yam is higher than in Onion.
- Yam covers your daily need of Potassium 20% more than Onion.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, raw and Yam, raw.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+35.3%
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Sodium
-55.6%
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Iron
+157.1%
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Magnesium
+110%
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Phosphorus
+89.7%
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Potassium
+458.9%
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Zinc
+41.2%
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Copper
+356.4%
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+35.3%
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Sodium
-55.6%
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Iron
+157.1%
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Magnesium
+110%
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Phosphorus
+89.7%
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Potassium
+458.9%
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Zinc
+41.2%
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Copper
+356.4%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+6800%
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Vitamin E
+1650%
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Vitamin C
+131.1%
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Vitamin B1
+143.5%
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Vitamin B2
+18.5%
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Vitamin B3
+375.9%
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Vitamin B5
+155.3%
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Vitamin B6
+144.2%
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Folate
+21.1%
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Vitamin K
+475%
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Vitamin A
+6800%
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Vitamin E
+1650%
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Vitamin C
+131.1%
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Vitamin B1
+143.5%
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Vitamin B2
+18.5%
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Vitamin B3
+375.9%
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Vitamin B5
+155.3%
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Vitamin B6
+144.2%
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Folate
+21.1%
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Vitamin K
+475%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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 glycemic index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 7.64g | 23.78g |
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Protein | 1.1g | 1.53g |
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Fats | 0.1g | 0.17g |
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Carbs | 9.34g | 27.88g |
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Calories | 40kcal | 118kcal |
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Starch | 0g | g |
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Fructose | 1.29g | g |
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Sugar | 4.24g | 0.5g |
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Fiber | 1.7g | 4.1g |
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Calcium | 23mg | 17mg |
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Iron | 0.21mg | 0.54mg |
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Magnesium | 10mg | 21mg |
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Phosphorus | 29mg | 55mg |
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Potassium | 146mg | 816mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 9mg |
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Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.24mg |
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Copper | 0.039mg | 0.178mg |
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Vitamin A | 2IU | 138IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.35mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 17.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.112mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.032mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.552mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.314mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.293mg |
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Folate | 19µg | 23µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.012mg |
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Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.054mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.052mg |
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Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.096mg |
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Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.059mg |
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Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.021mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.071mg |
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Valine | 0.021mg | 0.062mg |
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Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.034mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.042g | 0.037g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.013g | 0.006g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.076g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
8

19

Mineral Summary Score
8

25

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
7%

9%

Carbohydrates
9%

28%

Fats
0%

1%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)