Cardoon vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cardoon and Welsh onion
- Cardoon has more Copper, Folate, Potassium, Calcium, and Manganese, however, Welsh onion is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron.
- Welsh onion covers your daily Vitamin C needs 28% more than Cardoon.
- Welsh onion contains 10 times less Sodium than Cardoon. Cardoon contains 170mg of Sodium, while Welsh onion contains 17mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cardoon, 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 | +82.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +288.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +230% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.07 g
Water:
94 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.7% |
~equal in
Water
~90.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.041 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.156 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +211.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +280.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 0.7g | 1.9g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 27mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.47g | 4.1g |
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| Carbs | 4.07g | 6.5g |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 400mg | 212mg |
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| Iron | 0.7mg | 1.22mg |
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| Sugar | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.231mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.52mg |
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| Phosphorus | 23mg | 49mg |
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| Sodium | 170mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1160IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.137mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.169mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin K | 193.4µg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 5.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.067g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 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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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
9%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Welsh onion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.