Mustard vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mustard and welsh onion different?
- Mustard is higher in selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, and magnesium; however, welsh onion is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for welsh onion is 160% higher.
- Mustard contains 65 times more sodium than welsh onion. While mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, welsh onion contains only 17mg.
Mustard, prepared, yellow and Onions, welsh, raw are the varieties used 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
Contains more IronIron | +32% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +23.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +208% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5483.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +322.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8900% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13714.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
3.34 g
Carbs:
5.83 g
Water:
83.72 g
Other:
3.37 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +735% |
Contains more OtherOther | +381.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.5% |
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Water
~90.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.774 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 | +3796.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +396.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.7% |
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 price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 193.4µg | 160% |
Selenium | 33.5µg | 0.6µg | 60% |
Sodium | 1104mg | 17mg | 47% |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 27mg | 30% |
Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.137mg | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
Phosphorus | 108mg | 49mg | 8% |
Fiber | 4g | 2.4g | 6% |
Magnesium | 48mg | 23mg | 6% |
Calcium | 63mg | 18mg | 5% |
Iron | 1.61mg | 1.22mg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.182g | 0.056g | 5% |
Fats | 3.34g | 0.4g | 5% |
Protein | 3.74g | 1.9g | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.774g | 0.156g | 4% |
Choline | 22.4mg | 5.3mg | 3% |
Potassium | 152mg | 212mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
Folate | 7µg | 16µg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.169mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.214g | 0.067g | 1% |
Calories | 60kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
Carbs | 5.83g | 6.5g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.83g | 4.1g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.92g | 2.18g | N/A |
Copper | 0.074mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.264mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.189mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
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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
10%

51%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%

17%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 1087mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is cheaper?

Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mustard 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.