Tomatoes, green, raw vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tomatoes, green, raw and onions different?
- Tomatoes, green, raw has more vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B5, and copper than onions.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for tomatoes, green, raw is 18% higher.
- Tomatoes, green, raw contains 321 times more vitamin A than onions. While tomatoes, green, raw contains 642IU of vitamin A, onions contain only 2IU.
Tomatoes, green, raw and Onions, 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 | +39.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 | +216.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +331% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +306.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2425% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
93 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.1g
~equal in
Water
~89.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.081 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +130.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +376.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 23.4mg | 7.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 10.1µg | 0.4µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.123mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.039mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.116mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 146mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.1g | 9.34g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.03mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.029mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.044mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.031mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
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
17%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatoes, green, raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatoes, green, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatoes, green, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatoes, green, raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomatoes, green, raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.