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Welsh onion vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Welsh onion and Chinese broccoli

  • Welsh onion has more Vitamin K, and Iron, however, Chinese broccoli has more Folate, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Welsh onion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 91% more.
  • Welsh onion has 2 times more Iron than Chinese broccoli. Welsh onion has 1.22mg of Iron, while Chinese broccoli has 0.56mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Onions, welsh, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 Iron +117.9%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +14.8%
Contains more Calcium +455.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Contains more Manganese +92.7%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +117.9%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +14.8%
Contains more Calcium +455.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Contains more Manganese +92.7%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin K +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +518.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.48
Equal in Vitamin C - 28.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.159
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.07
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +518.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.48
Equal in Vitamin C - 28.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.159
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +70.6%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Equal in Water - 93.54
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +70.6%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.5%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.5%

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 Chinese broccoli
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Welsh onion Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 4.1g 1.31g Welsh onion
Protein 1.9g 1.14g Welsh onion
Fats 0.4g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 6.5g 3.81g Welsh onion
Calories 34kcal 22kcal Welsh onion
Sugar 2.18g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.4g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 18mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 1.22mg 0.56mg Welsh onion
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Welsh onion
Phosphorus 49mg 41mg Welsh onion
Potassium 212mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 17mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.52mg 0.39mg Welsh onion
Copper 0.07mg 0.061mg Welsh onion
Manganese 0.137mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1160IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.48mg Welsh onion
Vitamin C 27mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 0.159mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.07mg Welsh onion
Folate 16µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 193.4µg 84.8µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.021mg Welsh onion
Threonine 0.074mg Welsh onion
Isoleucine 0.081mg Welsh onion
Leucine 0.113mg Welsh onion
Lysine 0.095mg Welsh onion
Methionine 0.021mg Welsh onion
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Welsh onion
Valine 0.084mg Welsh onion
Histidine 0.033mg Welsh onion
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.11g Welsh onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.05g Welsh onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Welsh onion Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.