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Welsh onion vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Welsh onion and Red cabbage

  • Welsh onion has more Vitamin K, Copper, and Iron, however, Red cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Welsh onion covers your daily Vitamin K needs 129% more than Red cabbage.
  • Red cabbage contains 4 times less Copper than Welsh onion. Welsh onion contains 0.07mg of Copper, while Red cabbage contains 0.017mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Onions, welsh, raw and Cabbage, red, raw.

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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 Iron +52.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +311.8%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +77.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +311.8%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +77.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.3%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1116
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.418
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 11% 0% 90% 13% 21% 8% 11% 17% 12% 0% 484%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.3%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1116
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.418

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Equal in Water - 90.39
Equal in Other - 0.65
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Equal in Water - 90.39
Equal in Other - 0.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%

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 Red cabbage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Welsh onion Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 4.1g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 1.9g 1.43g Welsh onion
Fats 0.4g 0.16g Welsh onion
Carbs 6.5g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 34kcal 31kcal Welsh onion
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 2.18g 3.83g Welsh onion
Fiber 2.4g 2.1g Welsh onion
Calcium 18mg 45mg Red cabbage
Iron 1.22mg 0.8mg Welsh onion
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Welsh onion
Phosphorus 49mg 30mg Welsh onion
Potassium 212mg 243mg Red cabbage
Sodium 17mg 27mg Welsh onion
Zinc 0.52mg 0.22mg Welsh onion
Copper 0.07mg 0.017mg Welsh onion
Manganese 0.137mg 0.243mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 1160IU 1116IU Welsh onion
Vitamin A RAE 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.11mg Welsh onion
Vitamin C 27mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.064mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.069mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.418mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 0.147mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 16µg 18µg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 193.4µg 38.2µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.012mg Welsh onion
Threonine 0.074mg 0.039mg Welsh onion
Isoleucine 0.081mg 0.034mg Welsh onion
Leucine 0.113mg 0.046mg Welsh onion
Lysine 0.095mg 0.049mg Welsh onion
Methionine 0.021mg 0.014mg Welsh onion
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.036mg Welsh onion
Valine 0.084mg 0.048mg Welsh onion
Histidine 0.033mg 0.024mg Welsh onion
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.012g Welsh onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 0.08g Welsh onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Welsh onion Red cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
61%
Welsh onion
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage 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 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.
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.

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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.