Sweet onion vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet onion and seaweed different?
- Sweet onion is higher in vitamin B6; however, seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for seaweed is 55% higher.
- Sweet onion contains 65 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. While sweet onion contains 0.13mg of vitamin B6, seaweed contains only 0.002mg.
- Sweet onion has less sodium.
Onions, sweet, raw and Seaweed, kelp, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +33.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1244.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +740% |
| Contains more IronIron | +996.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +846.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +253.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +555.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +682.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +132.7% |
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:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1903% |
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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| 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 K | 0.3µg | 66µg | 55% |
| Folate | 23µg | 180µg | 39% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 2.85mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 121mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 168mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.098mg | 0.642mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.002mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 233mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1.23mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.87mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.076mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 2.02g | 3% | |
| Protein | 0.8g | 1.68g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 12.8mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 1% | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.08g | 0.56g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 89mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.55g | 9.57g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.65g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.02g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.024mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.02mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed 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 ($)