Salsify vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Salsify and Onion
- The amount of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Fiber in Salsify is higher than in Onion.
- Salsify covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 11% more than Onion.
- Onion has 4 times less Choline than Salsify. Salsify has 25.9mg of Choline, while Onion has 6.1mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +104.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +540.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +237.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +324.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +148.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.4% |
~equal in
Water
~89.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +335.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +333.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.042g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 68kcal | 40kcal |
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| Protein | 2.73g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 7.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.26g | 7.64g |
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| Carbs | 15.36g | 9.34g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 283mg | 146mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 2.9g | 4.24g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.039mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.129mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.392mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.276mg | 0.123mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 25.9mg | 6.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.042g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.013g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.017g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.014mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.014mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg |
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| Valine | 0.021mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg |
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| Fructose | 1.29g |
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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
13%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.