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Russet potato vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Russet potato and Sweet onion

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Fiber in Russet potato is higher than in Sweet onion.
  • Russet potato covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 17% more than Sweet onion.
  • Sweet onion has 10 times less Vitamin B3 than Russet potato. Russet potato has 1.348mg of Vitamin B3, while Sweet onion has 0.133mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Onions, sweet, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 6% 11% 9.8% 19% 3.5% 12% 1% 9.9% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +362.2%
Contains more IronIron +311.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
~equal in Selenium ~0.5µg

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.
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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
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 16% 0.06% 0.4% 0% 10% 4.6% 2.5% 5.9% 30% 0% 0.75% 17% 3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +913.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +13%
Contains more CholineCholine +172.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +228.8%
Contains more FatsFats +62.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184%
Contains more OtherOther +309.1%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
14% 45% 40%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 2.02 g
Lactose: 0.02 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +84.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +510.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +531.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Sweet onion Opinion
Calories 97kcal 32kcal Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 0.8g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.08g Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 4.8mg Russet potato
Net carbs 19.14g 6.65g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 7.55g Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 9mg Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 20mg Sweet onion
Potassium 550mg 119mg Russet potato
Iron 1.07mg 0.26mg Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 5.02g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 0.9g Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.056mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.13mg Russet potato
Starch 17.45g 0g Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 27mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 8mg Sweet onion
Vitamin A 10IU 1IU Russet potato
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.02mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg 0.076mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.02mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.133mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.098mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.13mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 0.3µg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 23µg Russet potato
Choline 15mg 5.5mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g Sweet onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Russet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.009mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg 0.018mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.014mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg 0.025mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg 0.033mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg 0.009mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.024mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg 0.02mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg 0.011mg Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g 2.02g Sweet onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Sweet 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
17%
Russet potato
7%
Sweet onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
8%
Sweet onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/nutrients
  2. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.