Welsh onion vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between welsh onion and lettuce?
- Welsh onion is richer in vitamin K and vitamin C, yet lettuce is richer in vitamin A and folate.
- Lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 125% higher.
- Welsh onion has 3 times more vitamin C than lettuce. Welsh onion has 27mg of vitamin C, while lettuce has 9.2mg.
We used Onions, welsh, raw and Lettuce, green leaf, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +76.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +193.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +131.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +156.6% |
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +126.5% |
~equal in
Water
~94.98g
~equal in
Other
~0.64g
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
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +833.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.1% |
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 | 126.3µg | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 41% | |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 9.2mg | 20% |
| Folate | 16µg | 38µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.029mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.86mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.3g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.3mg | 13.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.169mg | 0.134mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 15kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 212mg | 194mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 2.87g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.1g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Sodium | 17mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.081mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.113mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.095mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.022mg | 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Welsh onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.