Sweet onion vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sweet onion and salsify
- Sweet onion has less vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B6, and manganese.
- Salsify's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 12% more.
- Sweet onion has 2 times more sugar than salsify. Sweet onion has 5.02g of sugar, while salsify has 2.9g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, sweet, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +176.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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 FolateFolate | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +765% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +194.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +370.9% |
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:
2.73 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
15.36 g
Water:
81 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +241.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +112.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.173mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.1g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.218mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.076mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 283mg | 5% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 25.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.098mg | 0.276mg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.8g | 2.73g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.55mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.02g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 7.55g | 15.36g | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 68kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 0.392mg | 2% |
| Folate | 23µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.08g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 4.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.65g | 12.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.02g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsify 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 ($)