Arugula vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Arugula and Welsh onion
- Arugula has more Folate, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, however, Welsh onion has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
- Welsh onion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 71% more.
- Arugula has 9 times more Calcium than Welsh onion. Arugula has 160mg of Calcium, while Welsh onion has 18mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Arugula, raw and Onions, welsh, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +104.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +788.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +134.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +104.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +158.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +506.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +188.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +78.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
0.66 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
91.71 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.1% |
~equal in
Water
~90.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.319 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.156 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -22.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 25kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 2.58g | 1.9g |
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| Fats | 0.66g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 15mg | 27mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.05g | 4.1g |
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| Carbs | 3.65g | 6.5g |
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| Magnesium | 47mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 212mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.22mg |
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| Sugar | 2.05g | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.52mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 49mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2373IU | 1160IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 119µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 0.51mg |
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| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.137mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.169mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 193.4µg |
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| Folate | 97µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 15.3mg | 5.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.086g | 0.067g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.049g | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.156g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.074mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.081mg |
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| Leucine | 0.113mg |
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| Lysine | 0.095mg |
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| Methionine | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.084mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.