Welsh onion vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between welsh onion and chestnut
- Welsh onion has more vitamin A; however, chestnut has more copper, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chestnut is 45% higher.
- Chestnut has 68 times less vitamin A than welsh onion. Welsh onion has 1160IU of vitamin A, while chestnut has 17IU.
- Chestnut has a higher glycemic index than welsh onion.
Food types used in this article are Onions, welsh, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.
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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 ZincZinc | +108% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +134.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +237.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +574.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +523.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +196% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +223.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +245% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +327.1% |
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Protein
~2g
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Other
~0.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.156 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +249.4% |
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 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 | 193.4µg | 161% | |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.472mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.854mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 715mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.233mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.148mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 27.76g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 54mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 99mg | 7% |
| Folate | 16µg | 38µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.73mg | 6% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.545g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.169mg | 0.316mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 46mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.731mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 1.38g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0.476g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.104mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.3mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 2g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 26.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.1g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.081mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.113mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.095mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.055mg | 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
51%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Welsh onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut 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.