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Welsh onion vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between welsh onion and pork

  • Welsh onion has more vitamin K and vitamin C; however, pork is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Welsh onion covers your daily vitamin K needs 161% more than pork.
  • Pork contains 45 times less vitamin C than welsh onion. Welsh onion contains 27mg of vitamin C, while pork contains 0.6mg.
  • Welsh onion has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of welsh onion is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Onions, welsh, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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%
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Contains more IronIron +40.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1422.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +359.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +402%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7450%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg

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%
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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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1654%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1671.7%

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
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +56.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1337.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3380%
Contains more OtherOther +27.1%

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
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10953.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +669.2%

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 Pork
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Welsh onion Pork DV% diff.
Vitamin K 193.4µg 0µg 161%
Selenium 0.6µg 45.3µg 81%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.877mg 69%
Protein 1.9g 27.32g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.464mg 30%
Vitamin C 27mg 0.6mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.7µg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 5.037mg 29%
Phosphorus 49mg 246mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Saturated fat 0.067g 5.23g 23%
Fats 0.4g 13.92g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.321mg 18%
Zinc 0.52mg 2.39mg 17%
Choline 5.3mg 93.9mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.056g 6.19g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 0.698mg 11%
Calories 34kcal 242kcal 10%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 1.2g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Manganese 0.137mg 0.009mg 6%
Potassium 212mg 423mg 6%
Iron 1.22mg 0.87mg 4%
Folate 16µg 5µg 3%
Sodium 17mg 62mg 2%
Carbs 6.5g 0g 2%
Magnesium 23mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.29mg 1%
Net carbs 4.1g 0g N/A
Calcium 18mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 2.18g 0g N/A
Copper 0.07mg 0.073mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.081mg 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 0.113mg 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 0.095mg 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 1.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Welsh onion Pork
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
54%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.163g)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork 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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.