Borage vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between borage and welsh onion?
- Welsh onion has less vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and copper than borage.
- Borage's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 61% higher.
- Borage has 5 times more calcium than welsh onion. Borage has 93mg of calcium, while welsh onion has 18mg.
We used Borage, raw and Onions, welsh, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +126.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +416.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +154.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +312.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
3.06 g
Water:
93 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.9g
~equal in
Water
~90.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.156 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +276.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.1% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Vitamin K | 193.4µg | 161% | |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 1.22mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 210µg | 23% | |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.349mg | 0.137mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 27mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 212mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 23mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.07mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 0.169mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Calories | 21kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.072mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 53mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.06g | 6.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 1.9g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.06g | 4.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.211g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 0.156g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
22%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage 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.