Welsh onion vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between welsh onion and watercress
- Welsh onion has more iron and fiber; however, watercress has more vitamin K, vitamin C, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for watercress is 47% higher.
- Watercress has 11 times less sugar than welsh onion. Welsh onion has 2.18g of sugar, while watercress has 0.2g.
Food types used in this article are Onions, welsh, raw and Watercress, 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 IronIron | +510% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +372.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +96.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +29.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +69.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +403.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.4% |
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Water
~95.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.156 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +345.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 193.4µg | 250µg | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 43mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 120mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0.5g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.244mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.129mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.169mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 330mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 1.29g | 2% |
| Choline | 5.3mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.035g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 11kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.1g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.081mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.113mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.095mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
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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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)