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Beetroot vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beetroot and Onion rings?

  • Beetroot is richer in Folate, and Potassium, yet Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 28% higher.
  • Beetroot has 3 times more Folate than Onion rings. Beetroot has 109µg of Folate, while Onion rings has 33µg.
  • Beetroot contains less Sodium.

We used Beets, raw and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven types in this comparison.

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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.
Beetroot
Beetroot
4
:
6
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +164.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Calcium +93.8%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Manganese - 0.348
Beetroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +164.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Calcium +93.8%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Manganese - 0.348

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.
Beetroot
Beetroot
3
:
7
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +206.3%
Contains more Folate +230.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +16950%
Beetroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Onion rings
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +206.3%
Contains more Folate +230.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +16950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beetroot
Beetroot
1
:
4
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Water +88.9%
Contains more Protein +157.1%
Contains more Fats +8311.8%
Contains more Carbs +253.5%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Beetroot
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Onion rings
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Water +88.9%
Contains more Protein +157.1%
Contains more Fats +8311.8%
Contains more Carbs +253.5%
Contains more Other +29.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beetroot
Beetroot
1
:
2
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12621.7%
Beetroot
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12621.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Onion rings Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 31.59g Onion rings
Protein 1.61g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.17g 14.3g Onion rings
Carbs 9.56g 33.79g Onion rings
Calories 43kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 6.76g 5.1g Onion rings
Fiber 2.8g 2.2g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 31mg Onion rings
Iron 0.8mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 40mg 71mg Onion rings
Potassium 325mg 123mg Beetroot
Sodium 78mg 370mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.35mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Copper 0.075mg 0.073mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.329mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 0.7µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 4.9mg 1.6mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.117mg Onion rings
Folate 109µg 33µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.047mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.068mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.058mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.018mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.056mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.021mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 2.137g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 7.633g 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
Beetroot Onion rings
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
12%
Beetroot
22%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/nutrients
  2. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.