Peach vs. Onion

Nutrition comparison of Peach and Onion


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

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

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

  • Peach has more niacin, however, onion contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of peach 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: Peach (Peaches, yellow, 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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Onion and peach contain similar amounts of calories - onion has 40 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, peach is heavier in fat and similar to onion for protein and carbs. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:6 and for onion, 10:88:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Peach Onion
Protein 8% 10%
Carbohydrates 87% 88%
Fat 6% 2%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Onion and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - onion has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Onion and peach contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Peach has less sugar than onion - onion has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Onion and peach contain similar amounts of protein - onion has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both onion and peach are low in saturated fat - onion has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Onion has 80% more Vitamin C than peach - onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Peach has more Vitamin A than onion - peach has 24ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Onion and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Onion and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - onion has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Peach Onion
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.046 MG
Riboflavin 0.031 MG 0.027 MG
Niacin 0.806 MG 0.116 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.153 MG 0.123 MG
Vitamin B6 0.025 MG 0.12 MG
Folate 6 UG 19 UG

Minerals

calcium

Onion has 475% more calcium than peach - onion has 23mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.

iron

Onion and peach contain similar amounts of iron - onion has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.

potassium

Onion and peach contain similar amounts of potassium - onion has 146mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

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,

Peach Onion
beta-carotene 224 UG 1 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 132 UG 4 UG



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Peach or Onion .

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

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FAQ

Does onion or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?
Onion and peach contain similar amounts of calories - onion has 40 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.

Does onion or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, onion and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - onion has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.