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Welsh onion vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between welsh onion and minestrone

  • The amount of vitamin C, iron, fiber, and vitamin B2 in welsh onion is higher than in minestrone.
  • Welsh onion covers your daily need for vitamin C, 29% more than minestrone.
  • Welsh onion contains 8 times more magnesium than minestrone. While welsh onion contains 23mg of magnesium, minestrone contains only 3mg.
  • The amount of sodium in welsh onion is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onions, welsh, raw and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.1%
Contains more IronIron +221.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.9%

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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.391mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~15µg

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
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.5%
Contains more FatsFats +160%
Contains more OtherOther +71.4%
~equal in Protein ~1.77g
~equal in Water ~91.33g

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
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +417.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Welsh onion Minestrone DV% diff.
Vitamin K 193.4µg 161%
Vitamin C 27mg 0.5mg 29%
Iron 1.22mg 0.38mg 11%
Sodium 17mg 254mg 10%
Fiber 2.4g 0.4g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.018mg 6%
Magnesium 23mg 3mg 5%
Vitamin A 49µg 5%
Phosphorus 49mg 23mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.31mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.022mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.041mg 2%
Copper 0.07mg 0.051mg 2%
Potassium 212mg 130mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 0.46g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 0.14mg 1%
Choline 5.3mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.067g 0.23g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.056g 0.29g 1%
Manganese 0.137mg 0.152mg 1%
Carbs 6.5g 4.66g 1%
Fats 0.4g 1.04g 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Calories 34kcal 34kcal 0%
Protein 1.9g 1.77g 0%
Net carbs 4.1g 4.26g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.391mg 0%
Folate 16µg 15µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.081mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.113mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.095mg 0.076mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.064mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Welsh onion Minestrone
Low Calories diet Equal
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
5%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.