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Pork vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pork and onions

  • Onions contain less selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and zinc than pork.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork is 81% higher.
  • Onions are lower in cholesterol.
  • Onions have a higher glycemic index than pork.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Onions, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pork
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Onion
3
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.7%
Contains more IronIron +314.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1305.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +748.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8960%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1333.3%

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.
Pork
10
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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Onion
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 25% 0% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1806.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1088.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +467.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1439.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
3
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Onion
2
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2383.6%
Contains more FatsFats +13820%
Contains more OtherOther +154.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +54%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47515.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6958.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Onion DV% diff.
Selenium 45.3µg 0.5µg 81%
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.046mg 69%
Protein 27.32g 1.1g 52%
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.116mg 31%
Phosphorus 246mg 29mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0µg 29%
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.12mg 26%
Saturated fat 5.23g 0.042g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.027mg 23%
Fats 13.92g 0.1g 21%
Zinc 2.39mg 0.17mg 20%
Choline 93.9mg 6.1mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.19g 0.013g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.123mg 12%
Calories 242kcal 40kcal 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 0.017g 8%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 7.4mg 8%
Iron 0.87mg 0.21mg 8%
Potassium 423mg 146mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin D 53IU 0IU 7%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.129mg 5%
Copper 0.073mg 0.039mg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 10mg 4%
Folate 5µg 19µg 4%
Sodium 62mg 4mg 3%
Carbs 0g 9.34g 3%
Fructose 1.29g 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.02mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 7.64g N/A
Calcium 19mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 0g 4.24g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0.021mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.025mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
54%
Pork
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.188g)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/nutrients
  2. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.