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Edam vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Edam and Welsh onion

  • Edam has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, while Welsh onion has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Welsh onion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 159% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Welsh onion is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam 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.
Edam
Edam
5
:
5
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Calcium +3961.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +993.9%
Contains more Zinc +621.2%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +177.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +1145.5%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Welsh onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3961.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +993.9%
Contains more Zinc +621.2%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +177.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Copper +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +1145.5%

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.
Edam
Edam
5
:
6
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +332.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +8308.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.072
Equal in Folate - 16
Edam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Welsh onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 11% 0% 90% 13% 21% 8% 11% 17% 12% 0% 484%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +332.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +8308.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.072
Equal in Folate - 16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
3
:
2
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Protein +1215.3%
Contains more Fats +6850%
Contains more Other +502.9%
Contains more Carbs +354.5%
Contains more Water +117.8%
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Welsh onion
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 Protein +1215.3%
Contains more Fats +6850%
Contains more Other +502.9%
Contains more Carbs +354.5%
Contains more Water +117.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
2
:
1
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14408.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +326.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Welsh onion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14408.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +326.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Welsh onion Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 4.1g Welsh onion
Protein 24.99g 1.9g Edam
Fats 27.8g 0.4g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 6.5g Welsh onion
Calories 357kcal 34kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 2.18g Edam
Fiber 0g 2.4g Welsh onion
Calcium 731mg 18mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 1.22mg Welsh onion
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 49mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 212mg Welsh onion
Sodium 812mg 17mg Welsh onion
Zinc 3.75mg 0.52mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.07mg Welsh onion
Manganese 0.011mg 0.137mg Welsh onion
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Edam
Vitamin A 825IU 1160IU Welsh onion
Vitamin A RAE 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.51mg Welsh onion
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.05mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.09mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.4mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.169mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.072mg Edam
Folate 16µg 16µg
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 193.4µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.021mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.074mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0.081mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 0.113mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 0.095mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.021mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0.061mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 0.084mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.033mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Welsh onion
Saturated Fat 17.572g 0.067g Welsh onion
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 0.056g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.156g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Welsh onion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Edam
61%
Welsh onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
17%
Welsh onion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.505g)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.