Tamarind vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tamarind and welsh onion
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, potassium, fiber, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, welsh onion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
- Welsh onion covers your daily vitamin K needs 159% more than tamarind.
- Welsh onion contains 9 times less vitamin B1 than tamarind. Tamarind contains 0.428mg of vitamin B1, while welsh onion contains 0.05mg.
- The glycemic index of welsh onion is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tamarinds, 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 | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +196.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +130.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +420% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.3% |
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 | +756% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +384.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +671.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +410% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6807.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +861.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +285.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +188.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 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 | +223.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 193.4µg | 159% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.05mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 27mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 1.22mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 6.5g | 19% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 23mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 628mg | 212mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.4g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.4mg | 10% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 34kcal | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 49mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 74mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0.156g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.067g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.169mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 5.3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 4.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Sodium | 28mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
18%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Welsh onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind 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.