Which is healthier, Onion or Rice (Brown)?

Neither is clearly better — they have different strengths. Onion has 40 calories and 1.1g protein per 100g, while Rice (Brown) has 123 calories and 2.7g protein.

How many calories are in Onion vs Rice (Brown)?

Onion contains 40 calories per 100g, while Rice (Brown) contains 123 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Onion or Rice (Brown)?

Rice (Brown) has more protein with 2.7g per 100g compared to 1.1g.

Onion vs Rice (Brown)

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Onion 5

5 Rice (Brown)

Vegetables vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Onion	Rice (Brown)	Better
Calories	40kcal	123kcal	Onion
Protein	1.1g	2.7g	Rice (Brown)
Total Fat	0.1g	1g	Onion
Carbohydrates	9.3g	25.6g	Rice (Brown)
Fiber	1.7g	1.8g	Rice (Brown)
Sugar	4.2g	0.4g	Rice (Brown)
Vitamin C	7.4mg	0mg	Onion
Calcium	23mg	10mg	Onion
Iron	0.2mg	0.5mg	Rice (Brown)
Potassium	146mg	79mg	Onion

Macronutrient Breakdown

Onion

Protein: 1.1g Fat: 0.1g Carbs: 9.3g

Rice (Brown)

Protein: 2.7g Fat: 1g Carbs: 25.6g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.