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Sweet onion vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sweet onion and Edamame?

  • Sweet onion has less Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc than Edamame.
  • Edamame's daily need coverage for Folate is 72% higher.

We used Onions, sweet, raw and Edamame, frozen, prepared types in this comparison.

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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.
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
0
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10
Edamame
Edamame
Contains more Calcium +215%
Contains more Iron +773.1%
Contains more Magnesium +611.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +525.9%
Contains more Potassium +266.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +953.8%
Contains more Copper +516.1%
Contains more Manganese +1247.4%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Sweet onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 10% 7% 12% 11% 2% 4% 19% 10% 3%
Edamame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Contains more Calcium +215%
Contains more Iron +773.1%
Contains more Magnesium +611.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +525.9%
Contains more Potassium +266.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +953.8%
Contains more Copper +516.1%
Contains more Manganese +1247.4%
Contains more Selenium +60%

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.
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
1
:
10
Edamame
Edamame
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +29700%
Contains more Vitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +588%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +303.1%
Contains more Folate +1252.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +8800%
Sweet 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% 16% 11% 5% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 1%
Edamame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +29700%
Contains more Vitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +588%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +303.1%
Contains more Folate +1252.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +8800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
1
:
4
Edamame
Edamame
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Protein +1388.8%
Contains more Fats +6400%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Other +266.7%
Sweet onion
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 g
Edamame
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Protein +1388.8%
Contains more Fats +6400%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Contains more Other +266.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet onion
Sweet onion
3
:
3
Edamame
Edamame
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1583.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +55.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Sweet onion
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
Edamame
41% 30% 3% 26%
Starch: 1.51 g
Sucrose: 1.12 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +1583.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +55.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet onion Edamame Opinion
Net carbs 6.65g 3.71g Sweet onion
Protein 0.8g 11.91g Edamame
Fats 0.08g 5.2g Edamame
Carbs 7.55g 8.91g Edamame
Calories 32kcal 121kcal Edamame
Starch 0g 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 2.02g 0.12g Sweet onion
Sugar 5.02g 2.18g Edamame
Fiber 0.9g 5.2g Edamame
Calcium 20mg 63mg Edamame
Iron 0.26mg 2.27mg Edamame
Magnesium 9mg 64mg Edamame
Phosphorus 27mg 169mg Edamame
Potassium 119mg 436mg Edamame
Sodium 8mg 6mg Edamame
Zinc 0.13mg 1.37mg Edamame
Copper 0.056mg 0.345mg Edamame
Manganese 0.076mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 0.5µg 0.8µg Edamame
Vitamin A 1IU 298IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.68mg Edamame
Vitamin C 4.8mg 6.1mg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.2mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.155mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.915mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.098mg 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.1mg Sweet onion
Folate 23µg 311µg Edamame
Vitamin K 0.3µg 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.018mg 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.025mg 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.033mg 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.009mg 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.024mg 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.02mg 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.011mg 0.267mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Sweet onion
Saturated Fat 0.62g Sweet onion
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet onion Edamame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Sweet onion
42%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Sweet onion
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/nutrients
  2. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.