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

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The main differences between Brussels sprouts and Onion rings

  • Brussels sprouts are 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 sprouts is 119% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 53 times more Vitamin C than Onion rings. Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of Vitamin C, while Onion rings contains 1.6mg.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.3%
Contains more IronIron +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.42mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~71mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.348mg

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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5212.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +419.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.294mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
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 WaterWater +85.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4666.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +277.5%
~equal in Other ~1.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1904.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12943.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +282.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +61.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +35.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprouts 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 sprouts Onion rings Opinion
Calories 43kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 3.38g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.3g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 85mg 1.6mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 8.95g 33.79g Onion rings
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 31mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 123mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 1.25mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 5.1g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 3.8g 2.2g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 0.42mg
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 69mg 71mg Onion rings
Sodium 25mg 370mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.46mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 1.6µg 5.6µg Onion rings
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 sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.117mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 34.1µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 33µg Brussels sprouts
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 10.7mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 2.137g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 7.633g Brussels sprouts
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 sprouts
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
Fructose 0.93g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Onion rings
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
76%
Brussels sprouts
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
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 sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.075g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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 sprouts - 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.

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