Sweet onion vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Sweet onion and Red potato
- Sweet onion has less Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
- Red potato's daily need coverage for Copper is 13% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, sweet, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +358% |
| Contains more IronIron | +169.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +210.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +166.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +127.6% |
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 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1099.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +248% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +833.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +243.6% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +187.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +159.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +290.9% |
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:
15.15 g
Sucrose:
0.45 g
Glucose:
0.55 g
Fructose:
0.44 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +60% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +310.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +359.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 32kcal | 89kcal |
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| Protein | 0.8g | 2.3g |
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| Fats | 0.08g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 12.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.65g | 17.79g |
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| Carbs | 7.55g | 19.59g |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 20mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 119mg | 545mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.7mg |
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| Sugar | 5.02g | 1.43g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.174mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.4mg |
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| Starch | 0g | 15.15g |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.076mg | 0.173mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 1.595mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.098mg | 0.341mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 5.5mg | 18.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.075mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.074mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.109mg |
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| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.12mg |
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| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.035mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.024mg | 0.091mg |
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| Valine | 0.02mg | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.039mg |
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| Fructose | 2.02g | 0.44g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
22%
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 - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red 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 ($)