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Welsh onion vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Welsh onion and Russet potato different?

  • Welsh onion is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Welsh onion is 160% higher.
  • Welsh onion contains 3 times more Vitamin C than Russet potato. While Welsh onion contains 27mg of Vitamin C, Russet potato contains only 8.3mg.

Onions, welsh, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Potassium +159.4%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Manganese +66.4%
Equal in Calcium - 18
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Potassium +159.4%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Manganese +66.4%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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 A +11500%
Contains more Vitamin E +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +225.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +9570%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +391.7%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +11500%
Contains more Vitamin E +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +225.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +9570%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +391.7%
Contains more Folate +62.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +207.7%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Protein +38.4%
Contains more Carbs +229.8%
Contains more Other +92.9%
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +207.7%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Protein +38.4%
Contains more Carbs +229.8%
Contains more Other +92.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%

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 Russet potato
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Welsh onion Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 4.1g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 1.9g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.4g 0.13g Welsh onion
Carbs 6.5g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 34kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 2.18g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 2.4g 2.3g Welsh onion
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 1.22mg 1.07mg Welsh onion
Magnesium 23mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 49mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 212mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 17mg 14mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.52mg 0.35mg Welsh onion
Copper 0.07mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.137mg 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Welsh onion
Vitamin A 1160IU 10IU Welsh onion
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.07mg Welsh onion
Vitamin C 27mg 8.3mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.048mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 16µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 193.4µg 2µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.074mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.081mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.113mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.095mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.021mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.084mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.033mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.067g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.003g Welsh onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 0.054g Welsh onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Welsh onion Russet potato
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.