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Welsh onion vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between welsh onion and Limburger?

  • Welsh onion is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C, yet Limburger is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Welsh onion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 159% more.
  • The amount of sodium in welsh onion is lower.
  • The glycemic index of Limburger is lower.

We used Onions, welsh, raw and Cheese, limburger 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.6%
Contains more IronIron +838.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2661.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +303.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +702%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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%
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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8308.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +458.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +596.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +262.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +190.6%

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1226.5%
Contains more WaterWater +86.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +955.3%
Contains more FatsFats +6712.5%
Contains more OtherOther +441.4%

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
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15267.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +217.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Welsh onion Limburger DV% diff.
Vitamin K 193.4µg 2.3µg 159%
Saturated fat 0.067g 16.746g 76%
Phosphorus 49mg 393mg 49%
Calcium 18mg 497mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg 43%
Fats 0.4g 27.25g 41%
Vitamin A 340µg 38%
Protein 1.9g 20.05g 36%
Sodium 17mg 800mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.503mg 32%
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.056g 8.606g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 1.177mg 20%
Calories 34kcal 327kcal 15%
Zinc 0.52mg 2.1mg 14%
Iron 1.22mg 0.13mg 14%
Folate 16µg 58µg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Copper 0.07mg 0.021mg 5%
Manganese 0.137mg 0.038mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.23mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 0.495g 2%
Carbs 6.5g 0.49g 2%
Choline 5.3mg 15.4mg 2%
Potassium 212mg 128mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.158mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.086mg 1%
Net carbs 4.1g 0.49g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 2.18g 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.081mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.113mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.095mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Welsh onion Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.