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Quince vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Quince and Onion different?

  • Quince is richer in Copper, Vitamin C, and Iron, while Onion is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Quince contains 3 times more Iron than Onion. Quince contains 0.7mg of Iron, while Onion contains 0.21mg.

Quinces, raw and Onions, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Quince
Quince
4
:
5
Onion
Onion
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.9%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.6%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Quince
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.9%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.6%
Contains more Zinc +325%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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.
Quince
Quince
4
:
7
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027
Quince
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
Quince
2
:
2
Onion
Onion
Contains more Carbs +63.8%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Protein +175%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 89.11
Quince
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Carbs +63.8%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Contains more Protein +175%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 89.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
Quince
3
:
0
Onion
Onion
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.1%
Quince
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Onion Opinion
Net carbs 13.4g 7.64g Quince
Protein 0.4g 1.1g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 15.3g 9.34g Quince
Calories 57kcal 40kcal Quince
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 1.7g Quince
Calcium 11mg 23mg Onion
Iron 0.7mg 0.21mg Quince
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Onion
Phosphorus 17mg 29mg Onion
Potassium 197mg 146mg Quince
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.04mg 0.17mg Onion
Copper 0.13mg 0.039mg Quince
Manganese 0.129mg Onion
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Quince
Vitamin A 40IU 2IU Quince
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Quince
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 15mg 7.4mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.027mg Quince
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.116mg Quince
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.123mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.12mg Onion
Folate 3µg 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 0.01g 0.042g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.013g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.017g Quince

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince Onion
Low Fats diet Equal
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
7%
Quince
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.