Flour vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between flour and onions
- Flour has more vitamin B1, selenium, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, manganese, copper, and phosphorus, while onions have more vitamin C.
- Flour covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 62% more than onions.
- Flour contains 68 times more selenium than onions. While flour contains 33.9µg of selenium, onions contain only 0.5µg.
- Onions have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of onions is 15, while the glycemic index of flour is 72.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Onions, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2109.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +269.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +311.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +272.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +428.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6680% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1606.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1729.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4989.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +256.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +863.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +839.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +880% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +717% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +647.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +569.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2329.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.046mg | 62% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 0.5µg | 61% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 0.21mg | 55% |
| Folate | 183µg | 19µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.027mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.116mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.129mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 9.34g | 22% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 1.1g | 18% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 40kcal | 16% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.039mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 29mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.4mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.17mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.7g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.017g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 0.042g | 1% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 6.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 146mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)