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Welsh onion vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between welsh onion and jerky

  • Welsh onion has more vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A; however, jerky is higher in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and folate.
  • Welsh onion covers your daily vitamin K needs 159% more than jerky.
  • Welsh onion has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of welsh onion is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Onions, welsh, raw and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 19% 46% 23% 14% 21% 2.2% 18% 3.3%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.6%
Contains more IronIron +344.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +224.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1459.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +730.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1683.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 90% 0% 10% 0% 13% 21% 7.5% 10% 17% 0% 484% 12% 2.9%
Jerky
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8308.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +737.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1958.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.49mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.163mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +287.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1647.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.2%
Contains more OtherOther +877.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.156 g
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20087.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +548.1%

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 Jerky
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Welsh onion Jerky DV% diff.
Vitamin K 193.4µg 2.3µg 159%
Sodium 17mg 2081mg 90%
Zinc 0.52mg 8.11mg 69%
Protein 1.9g 33.2g 63%
Iron 1.22mg 5.42mg 53%
Phosphorus 49mg 407mg 51%
Saturated fat 0.067g 10.85g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0.4g 25.6g 39%
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg 30%
Folate 16µg 134µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.056g 11.305g 28%
Calories 34kcal 410kcal 19%
Choline 5.3mg 109.1mg 19%
Selenium 0.6µg 10.7µg 18%
Copper 0.07mg 0.227mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Potassium 212mg 597mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.154mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.732mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.179mg 8%
Magnesium 23mg 51mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 1.011g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.142mg 4%
Carbs 6.5g 11g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Fiber 2.4g 1.8g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Manganese 0.137mg 0.111mg 1%
Net carbs 4.1g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 18mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 2.18g 9g N/A
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.49mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 0.163mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.081mg 0%
Leucine 0.113mg 0%
Lysine 0.095mg 0%
Methionine 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Welsh onion Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
51%
Welsh onion
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 2064mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.783g)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.