Sweet onion vs. Onions, yellow, sauteed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sweet onion and onions, yellow, sauteed
- Sweet onion has more folate; however, onions, yellow, sauteed is richer in vitamin K and vitamin B6.
- Onions, yellow, sauteed covers your daily vitamin K needs 18% more than sweet onion.
- Onions, yellow, sauteed has 12 times less folate than sweet onion. Sweet onion has 23µg of folate, while onions, yellow, sauteed has 2µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, sweet, raw and Onions, yellow, sauteed.
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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 CopperCopper | +229.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +61.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +166.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +259.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1050% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3300% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7100% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +18.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.24 g
Other:
0.33 g
Protein:
0.95 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.86 g
Water:
80.01 g
Other:
0.38 g
Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +13400% |
Contains more OtherOther | +15.2% |
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Carbs
~7.86g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.81 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
1.48 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose | +36.5% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +12.5% |
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Starch
~0g
~equal in
Glucose
~2.1g
~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.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 5.47g | 36% | |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 21.6µg | 18% |
Fats | 0.08g | 10.8g | 16% |
Saturated fat | 1.477g | 7% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.207mg | 6% |
Calories | 32kcal | 132kcal | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.185g | 5% | |
Folate | 23µg | 2µg | 5% |
Copper | 0.056mg | 0.017mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.68mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 1.8mg | 3% |
Fiber | 0.9g | 1.7g | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 27mg | 33mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.098mg | 0.172mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
Fructose | 2.02g | 1.48g | 1% |
Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
Manganese | 0.076mg | 0.102mg | 1% |
Protein | 0.8g | 0.95g | 0% |
Carbs | 7.55g | 7.86g | 0% |
Net carbs | 6.65g | 6.16g | N/A |
Magnesium | 9mg | 9mg | 0% |
Calcium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
Potassium | 119mg | 133mg | 0% |
Iron | 0.26mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
Sugar | 5.02g | N/A | |
Sodium | 8mg | 12mg | 0% |
Choline | 5.5mg | 6.5mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.024mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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
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12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%

7%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Sweet onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.477g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Onions, yellow, sauteed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Onions, yellow, sauteed is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Onions, yellow, sauteed is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.