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Cassava vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cassava and Onion rings

  • Cassava has more Vitamin C, however, Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Onion rings covers your daily Vitamin K needs 27% more than Cassava.
  • Onion rings has 13 times less Vitamin C than Cassava. Cassava has 20.6mg of Vitamin C, while Onion rings has 1.6mg.
  • Cassava contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cassava, 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 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
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 +23.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.8%
Contains more IronIron +363%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
~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 69% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
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 +1187.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1694.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 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 CarbsCarbs +12.6%
Contains more WaterWater +28.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +204.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5007.1%
Contains more OtherOther +125.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 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 -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15802.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Onion rings Opinion
Calories 160kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 1.36g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.28g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 20.6mg 1.6mg Cassava
Net carbs 36.26g 31.59g Cassava
Carbs 38.06g 33.79g Cassava
Magnesium 21mg 17mg Cassava
Calcium 16mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 271mg 123mg Cassava
Iron 0.27mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 1.7g 5.1g Cassava
Fiber 1.8g 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.1mg 0.073mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 27mg 71mg Onion rings
Sodium 14mg 370mg Cassava
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Cassava
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.384mg 0.348mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.117mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 1.9µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 27µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Cassava
Choline 23.7mg 10.7mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 2.137g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.028mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.039mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.044mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.011mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.035mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.02mg 0.109mg Onion rings
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?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava 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
14%
Cassava
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.063g)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.