Onion vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between onions and welsh onion
- Onions have less vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron.
- Welsh onion covers your daily vitamin K needs 161% more than onions.
- Welsh onion contains 2 times less sugar than onions. Onions contain 4.24g of sugar, while welsh onion contains 2.18g.
- The glycemic index of welsh onion is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Onions, 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 CalciumCalcium | +27.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +481% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +264.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +244.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +48250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
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Water
~90.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 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 | -37.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +330.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +817.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 193.4µg | 161% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 27mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.22mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.072mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 49mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.4g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 146mg | 212mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.156g | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Folate | 19µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 6.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.169mg | 1% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 4.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.24g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 5.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 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
8%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Welsh onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Welsh onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)
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.