Ingredient swap
Onion vs Raisins
Onion has 1.1 g protein and 40 calories per 100 g; raisins has 3.1 g and 299. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of onion (160 g) ≈ 1 cup of raisins.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Onion | Raisins |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 better | 299 |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 3.1 gbetter |
| Carbs | 9.3 gbetter | 79.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 3.7 gbetter |
| Sugar | 4.2 gbetter | 59.2 g |
| Sodium | 4 mgbetter | 11 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 160 g | 145 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use raisins instead of onion?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of onion (160 g) ≈ 1 cup of raisins.
Which has more protein?
Raisins, with 3.1 g per 100 g versus 1.1 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Onion, with 40 calories per 100 g.