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Caramel vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between caramel and welsh onion?

  • Caramel is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and calcium, yet welsh onion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and fiber.
  • Welsh onion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 160% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in welsh onion is lower.
  • The glycemic index of welsh onion is lower.

We used Candies, caramels and Onions, welsh, raw types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 19% 46% 23% 14% 21% 2.2% 18% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more IronIron +771.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +288.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1145.5%
~equal in Potassium ~212mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 90% 0% 10% 0% 13% 21% 7.5% 10% 17% 0% 484% 12% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +266.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10644.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +142.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1925%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1084.6%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%
Contains more WaterWater +964.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
24% 20% 56%
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 +2653.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2129.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Welsh onion
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Welsh onion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.8µg 193.4µg 160%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 27mg 30%
Carbs 77g 6.5g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.156g 22%
Calories 382kcal 34kcal 17%
Iron 0.14mg 1.22mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.09mg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.4g 12%
Calcium 138mg 18mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.067g 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Sodium 245mg 17mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.169mg 9%
Phosphorus 114mg 49mg 9%
Copper 0.018mg 0.07mg 6%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.137mg 5%
Protein 4.6g 1.9g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.056g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.05mg 4%
Folate 4µg 16µg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.6µg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.072mg 1%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.52mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 4.1g N/A
Potassium 214mg 212mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 2.18g N/A
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.51mg 0%
Choline 8mg 5.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.081mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.113mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.095mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Welsh onion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
Caramel
51%
Welsh onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
17%
Welsh onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.