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Onion rings vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Onion rings and Dandelion greens

  • Onion rings has less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B6 than Dandelion greens.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily need of Vitamin K 620% more than Onion rings.
  • Onion rings has 5 times more Sodium than Dandelion greens. While Onion rings has 370mg of Sodium, Dandelion greens have only 76mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Dandelion greens, 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 Selenium +1020%
Contains more Calcium +503.2%
Contains more Iron +148%
Contains more Magnesium +111.8%
Contains more Potassium +222.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Copper +134.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Equal in Manganese - 0.342
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains more Selenium +1020%
Contains more Calcium +503.2%
Contains more Iron +148%
Contains more Magnesium +111.8%
Contains more Potassium +222.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Copper +134.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Equal in Manganese - 0.342

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 B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +647.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2182.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 6% 47% 27% 26% 18% 27% 25% 0% 86%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +647.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2182.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +1942.9%
Contains more Carbs +267.3%
Contains more Water +84.6%
Contains more Other +28.6%
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +1942.9%
Contains more Carbs +267.3%
Contains more Water +84.6%
Contains more Other +28.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21328.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2394.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21328.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2394.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Onion rings Dandelion greens
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 5.7g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 2.7g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.7g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 9.2g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 45kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 2.2g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 31mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 1.25mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 17mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 71mg 66mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 370mg 76mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 0.42mg 0.41mg Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.348mg 0.342mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.5µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 1.6mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.806mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.084mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 33µg 27µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.17g Dandelion greens
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.014g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.306g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Dandelion greens
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Onion rings
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.967g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients
  2. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.