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Welsh onion vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Welsh onion and Blue cheese?

  • Welsh onion is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet Blue cheese is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Welsh onion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 159% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Welsh onion is lower.

We used Onions, welsh, raw and Cheese, blue types 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.
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
4
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5
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Iron +293.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +1422.2%
Contains more Calcium +2833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +689.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +411.5%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Welsh onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 18% 4%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +293.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Manganese +1422.2%
Contains more Calcium +2833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +689.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains more Zinc +411.5%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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.
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
5
:
7
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +7958.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +923.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.6%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +7958.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +923.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.6%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
2
:
3
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Carbs +177.8%
Contains more Water +113.4%
Contains more Protein +1026.3%
Contains more Fats +7085%
Contains more Other +630%
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
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Carbs +177.8%
Contains more Water +113.4%
Contains more Protein +1026.3%
Contains more Fats +7085%
Contains more Other +630%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
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2
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13789.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +412.8%
Welsh onion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13789.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +412.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Welsh onion Blue cheese
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Welsh onion Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.1g 2.34g Welsh onion
Protein 1.9g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 0.4g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 6.5g 2.34g Welsh onion
Calories 34kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 2.18g 0.5g Blue cheese
Fiber 2.4g 0g Welsh onion
Calcium 18mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 1.22mg 0.31mg Welsh onion
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 49mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 212mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 17mg 1146mg Welsh onion
Zinc 0.52mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.07mg 0.04mg Welsh onion
Manganese 0.137mg 0.009mg Welsh onion
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 1160IU 721IU Welsh onion
Vitamin A RAE 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.25mg Welsh onion
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.029mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 16µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 193.4µg 2.4µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.074mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 0.081mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 0.113mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 0.095mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.021mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 0.084mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.033mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Welsh onion
Saturated Fat 0.067g 18.669g Welsh onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Welsh onion Blue cheese
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
61%
Welsh onion
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 1129mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.602g)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/nutrients
  2. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.