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Welsh onion vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are welsh onion and yolk different?

  • Welsh onion is richer in vitamin K, while yolk is higher in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, and vitamin B2.
  • Yolk covers your daily need for cholesterol, 362% more than welsh onion.
  • Welsh onion contains 276 times more vitamin K than yolk. Welsh onion contains 193.4µg of vitamin K, while yolk contains 0.7µg.
  • Welsh onion is lower in saturated fat.
  • Welsh onion has a higher glycemic index (39) than yolk (0).

Onions, welsh, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types were 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.
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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +616.7%
Contains more IronIron +123.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +342.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +695.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9233.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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%
Yolk
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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 0% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27528.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +386.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +812.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +15375.5%

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
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.1%
Contains more WaterWater +73%
Contains more ProteinProtein +734.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6535%
Contains more OtherOther +142.9%

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
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20860.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2594.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Welsh onion Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg 362%
Vitamin K 193.4µg 0.7µg 161%
Choline 5.3mg 820.2mg 148%
Selenium 0.6µg 56µg 101%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg 81%
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 2.99mg 56%
Phosphorus 49mg 390mg 49%
Saturated fat 0.067g 9.551g 43%
Vitamin A 381µg 42%
Fats 0.4g 26.54g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.528mg 34%
Folate 16µg 146µg 33%
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.056g 11.738g 29%
Protein 1.9g 15.86g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g 4.204g 27%
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU 27%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.35mg 21%
Iron 1.22mg 2.73mg 19%
Zinc 0.52mg 2.3mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 2.58mg 14%
Calories 34kcal 322kcal 14%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.176mg 11%
Calcium 18mg 129mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Manganese 0.137mg 0.055mg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 5mg 4%
Potassium 212mg 109mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.024mg 2%
Sodium 17mg 48mg 1%
Copper 0.07mg 0.077mg 1%
Carbs 6.5g 3.59g 1%
Net carbs 4.1g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.081mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 0.113mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 0.095mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Welsh onion Yolk
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
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.484g)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.