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Brussels sprout vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brussels sprout and Onion rings

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, and Fiber, yet Onion rings is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprout is 119% higher.
  • Brussels sprout contains 53 times more Vitamin C than Onion rings. Brussels sprout contains 85mg of Vitamin C, while Onion rings contains 1.6mg.
  • Brussels sprout contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
5
:
4
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Calcium +35.5%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +216.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Equal in Manganese - 0.348
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Contains more Calcium +35.5%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +216.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
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.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
7
:
3
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +5212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Folate +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +419.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.294
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
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 E +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +5212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Folate +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +419.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.294

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
1
:
4
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Water +85.5%
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +4666.7%
Contains more Carbs +277.5%
Equal in Other - 1.4
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 +85.5%
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +4666.7%
Contains more Carbs +277.5%
Equal in Other - 1.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
2
:
1
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1904.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12943.5%
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1904.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12943.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
0
:
6
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +282.6%
Contains more Glucose +61.7%
Contains more Fructose +35.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Brussels sprout
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Onion rings
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +282.6%
Contains more Glucose +61.7%
Contains more Fructose +35.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Onion rings Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 31.59g Onion rings
Protein 3.38g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.3g 14.3g Onion rings
Carbs 8.95g 33.79g Onion rings
Calories 43kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 0.93g 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 2.2g 5.1g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 31mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 1.25mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 71mg Onion rings
Potassium 389mg 123mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 370mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.42mg
Copper 0.07mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.337mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 1.6µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.46mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 1.6mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.294mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.117mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 33µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg 34.1µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.12mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.152mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.154mg 0.151mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.155mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.076mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 2.137g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 7.633g Brussels sprout
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
Brussels sprout 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
81%
Brussels sprout
22%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.075g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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 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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.