Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Caramel popcorn vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between Caramel popcorn and Onion rings

  • Caramel popcorn is richer in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, yet Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Caramel popcorn is 33% higher.
  • Caramel popcorn contains 5 times more Magnesium than Onion rings. Caramel popcorn contains 80mg of Magnesium, while Onion rings contains 17mg.
  • Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

Infographic

Caramel popcorn vs Onion rings infographic
Infographic link

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 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
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 +370.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.6%
Contains more IronIron +212.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +306.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.6%

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 0% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +774.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.116mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +54.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.8%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%
Contains more FatsFats +83.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1305.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 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 -51.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Onion rings Opinion
Calories 400kcal 276kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 4.14g Caramel popcorn
Fats 7.8g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 76.9g 31.59g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 33.79g Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 17mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 31mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 355mg 123mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 3.91mg 1.25mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g 5.1g Onion rings
Fiber 3.8g 2.2g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.073mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 0.42mg Caramel popcorn
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 127mg 71mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 370mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 78IU 0IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.46mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg 0.348mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.116mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 1.349mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.117mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin K 3.9µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 16µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Caramel popcorn
Choline 17.3mg 10.7mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 2.137g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.231mg 0.15mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.214mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg 0.35mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg 0.151mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg 0.081mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.243mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg 0.216mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg 0.109mg Caramel popcorn
Fructose 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?

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

People also compare

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
14%
Caramel popcorn
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.097g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.