Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Onions VS Boiled Onions

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Onions	10%	2%	88%
Boiled Onions	11%	4%	85%

Macro Nutrients

	Onions	Boiled Onions	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	6.26% 181kcal	6.9% 200kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.47% 0.45g	0.89% 0.86g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.6% 0.19g	0.44% 0.14g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.13% 0.018g	1.13% 0.018g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.35% 0.059g	1.87% 0.32g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	32.6% 42.4g	35.4% 46g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	26.5% 19.2g	29.6% 21.5g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	8.07% 5.85g	9% 6.53g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 8.94g	% 9.93g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 4.5g	% 5g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	20.3% 7.7g	16.7% 6.35g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	8.9% 5g	11% 6.17g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Onions	Boiled Onions	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	17.4% 0.21mg	16% 0.19mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	9.42% 0.12mg	8.03% 0.1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.3% 0.53mg	4.68% 0.75mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	11% 0.56mg	10.3% 0.51mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	42% 0.54mg	45% 0.59mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	21.5% 86μg	17% 68μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	37.3% 33.6mg	26.2% 23.6mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0.6% 0.091mg	0.6% 0.091mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	1.5% 1.8μg	1.9% 2.27μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Onions	Boiled Onions	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	10.4% 104mg	9.98% 100mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	19.7% 0.18mg	33.8% 0.3mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	0.12% 5μg	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	12% 0.95mg	13.6% 1.1mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	10.8% 45.4mg	12% 50mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	25.4% 0.59mg	30% 0.69mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	18.8% 132mg	22.7% 159mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	19.5% 662mg	22% 753mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	4.12% 2.27μg	4.95% 2.72μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.2% 18mg	0.91% 13.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	7% 0.77mg	8.66% 0.95mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11% 404g	10.8% 399g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Onions vs Boiled Onions:

• Raw Onions have 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.4 times more Vitamin C than Boiled and Drained Onions.
• While Boiled and Drained Onions contain 1.4 times more Vitamin B3 than Raw Onions.
• Both Raw Onions and Boiled and Drained Onions have similar amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B6 per 1 lb.
• Both Raw Onions as well as Boiled and Drained Onions have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in 1 lb.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Onions vs Boiled Onions:

• Boiled and Drained Onions contain 1.7 times more Copper than Raw Onions.
• Both Raw Onions and Boiled and Drained Onions have similar amounts of Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc and Water per 1 lb.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• Raw Onions have 1.2 times more Fiber than Boiled and Drained Onions.
• Both Raw Onions and Boiled and Drained Onions have similar amounts of Energy, Carbohydrate, Sugars, Fructose and Protein per 1 lb.
• Both Raw Onions as well as Boiled and Drained Onions have insufficient amounts of Fat, Omega 3, Omega 6, Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 1 lb.