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Carrot vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carrot and Onion rings

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A, and Potassium, however, Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A needs 93% more than Onion rings.
  • Onion rings has 3 times less Potassium than Carrot. Carrot has 320mg of Potassium, while Onion rings has 123mg.
  • Carrot contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Carrots, 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.
Carrot
Carrot
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
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 PotassiumPotassium +160.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +316.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5500%
~equal in Calcium ~31mg

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.
Carrot
Carrot
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 20% 1002% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
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 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +158.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.294mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 +90.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +345.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5858.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.7%
Contains more OtherOther +45.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 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 -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21328.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6423.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 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 SucroseSucrose +104%
Contains more StarchStarch +1688.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +122%
Contains more FructoseFructose +129.1%
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.
Carrot Onion rings
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Onion rings Opinion
Calories 41kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 0.93g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.24g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 5.9mg 1.6mg Carrot
Net carbs 6.78g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 9.58g 33.79g Onion rings
Magnesium 12mg 17mg Onion rings
Calcium 33mg 31mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 123mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 4.74g 5.1g Carrot
Fiber 2.8g 2.2g Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.24mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Starch 1.43g 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 35mg 71mg Onion rings
Sodium 69mg 370mg Carrot
Vitamin A 16706IU 0IU Carrot
Vitamin A 835µg 0µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.46mg Carrot
Manganese 0.143mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 0.1µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.117mg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 19µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Carrot
Choline 8.8mg 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 0.037g 2.137g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.191mg 0.15mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.102mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.101mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.02mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.069mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.04mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 0.55g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Carrot 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
91%
Carrot
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.1g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.