Beets, raw vs Onion, raw
Both compared per 100 g. They have similar amounts of calories. Beets, raw has 46% more protein than onion, raw (1.6 g vs 1.1 g). Beets, raw has 65% more fiber than onion, raw (2.8 g vs 1.7 g). Beets, raw has 59% more sugars than onion, raw (6.8 g vs 4.2 g).
The biggest vitamin and mineral differences: Beets, raw has more Folate (B9) (+23% DV).
| Per 100 g | Beets, raw | Onion, raw |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 40 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g | 9.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Sugars | 6.8 g | 4.2 g |
| Total fat | 0.17 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.027 g | 0.042 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 4 mg |
| Water | 87.6 g | 89.1 g |
| Sodium | 78 mg (3%) | 4 mg (0.2%) |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg (0.2%) | 0 µg (0%) |
| Vitamin C | 4.9 mg (5%) | 7.4 mg (8%) |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg (0%) | 0 µg (0%) |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg (0.3%) | 0.02 mg (0.1%) |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg (0.2%) | 0.4 µg (0.3%) |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.031 mg (3%) | 0.046 mg (4%) |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg (3%) | 0.027 mg (2%) |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.33 mg (2%) | 0.12 mg (0.7%) |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.16 mg (3%) | 0.12 mg (2%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067 mg (4%) | 0.12 mg (7%) |
| Folate (B9) | 109 µg (27%) | 19 µg (5%) |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg (0%) | 0 µg (0%) |
| Choline | 6 mg (1%) | 6.1 mg (1%) |
| Calcium | 16 mg (1%) | 23 mg (2%) |
| Iron | 0.8 mg (4%) | 0.21 mg (1%) |
| Magnesium | 23 mg (5%) | 10 mg (2%) |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg (3%) | 29 mg (2%) |
| Potassium | 325 mg (7%) | 146 mg (3%) |
| Zinc | 0.35 mg (3%) | 0.17 mg (2%) |
| Copper | 0.075 mg (8%) | 0.039 mg (4%) |
| Manganese | 0.33 mg (14%) | 0.13 mg (6%) |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg (1%) | 0.5 µg (0.9%) |
| Fluoride | not reported | 1.1 µg |
Bold: the higher value. Percentages are % Daily Value. Sources: USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy; USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy. "Not reported" means the source has no value, which is not the same as zero.
Beets, raw
Beets, raw contains 43 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (136 g) provides about 58 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 3% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
Onion, raw
Onion, raw contains 40 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, medium, 1/8" thick (14 g) provides about 6 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).