Strawberries vs. Onion

Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Onion


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of strawberries versus onion (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and onion:

  • Strawberry has more niacin, however, onion contains more Vitamin B6.
  • Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of strawberries and onion is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Strawberries and onion contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and onion has 40 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to onion for carbs. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for onion, 11:88:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Strawberries Onion
Protein 7% 11%
Carbohydrates 85% 88%
Fat 8% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Strawberries and onion contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Strawberries and onion contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Strawberries and onion contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and onion has 4.2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Strawberries and onion contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and onion has 1.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both strawberries and onion are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and onion has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 695% more Vitamin C than onion - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Strawberries and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Strawberries and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Strawberries and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and onion has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Strawberry has more niacin, however, onion contains more Vitamin B6. Both strawberries and onion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Strawberries Onion
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.046 MG
Riboflavin 0.022 MG 0.027 MG
Niacin 0.386 MG 0.116 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.125 MG 0.123 MG
Vitamin B6 0.047 MG 0.12 MG
Folate 24 UG 19 UG

Minerals

calcium

Strawberries and onion contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and onion has 23mg of calcium.

iron

Strawberries and onion contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and onion has 0.21mg of iron.

potassium

Strawberries and onion contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and onion has 146mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, both strawberries and onion contain significant amounts of kaempferol.

Strawberries Onion
kaempferol 0.5 mg 0.65 mg
myricetin 0.04 mg 0.03 mg
Quercetin 1.11 mg 20.3 mg
apigenin ~ 0.01 mg
luteolin ~ 0.02 mg
isorhamnetin ~ 5.01 mg

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both strawberries and onion contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Strawberries Onion
beta-carotene 7 UG 1 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 26 UG 4 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than onion per 100 grams.

Strawberries Onion
alpha linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.004 G
Total 0.065 G 0.004 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than onion per 100 grams.

Strawberries Onion
linoleic acid 0.09 G 0.013 G
Total 0.09 G 0.013 G



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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Onion (Onions, raw) .

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FAQ

Does strawberries or onion contain more calories in 100 grams?
Strawberries and onion contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and onion has 40 calories.

Does strawberries or onion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and onion contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.