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Corn chips vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corn chips and onion rings different?

  • Corn chips are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and fiber; however, onion rings is richer in vitamin K and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for corn chips is 45% higher.
  • Corn chips contain 16 times more Vitamin E than onion rings. While corn chips contain 7.23mg of Vitamin E, onion rings contains only 0.46mg.
  • Onion rings has less saturated Fat.

Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven are the varieties used in this article.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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 +323.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28%
~equal in Iron ~1.25mg
~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 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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 +1471.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +441.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +312.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 +49%
Contains more FatsFats +133.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.4%
Contains more OtherOther +78.6%
Contains more WaterWater +4233.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +204.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 +100.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +551.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Corn chips Onion rings
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Onion rings Opinion
Calories 538kcal 276kcal Corn chips
Protein 6.17g 4.14g Corn chips
Fats 33.36g 14.3g Corn chips
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 52.9g 31.59g Corn chips
Carbs 56.9g 33.79g Corn chips
Magnesium 72mg 17mg Corn chips
Calcium 138mg 31mg Corn chips
Potassium 144mg 123mg Corn chips
Iron 1.2mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 0.27g 5.1g Corn chips
Fiber 4g 2.2g Corn chips
Copper 0.101mg 0.073mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.29mg 0.42mg Corn chips
Starch 51.36g 25.58g Corn chips
Phosphorus 194mg 71mg Corn chips
Sodium 514mg 370mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 69IU 0IU Corn chips
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Corn chips
Vitamin E 7.23mg 0.46mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.333mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 7.6µg 5.6µg Corn chips
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.117mg Corn chips
Vitamin K 6.3µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 8µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.088g 0.053g Onion rings
Choline 12.1mg 10.7mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 4.331g 2.137g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 9.134g 3g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 7.633g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.246mg 0.15mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.214mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg 0.35mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg 0.151mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg 0.081mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.243mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg 0.216mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg 0.109mg Corn chips
Fructose 0g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g 0g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g 6.346g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips 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
21%
Corn chips
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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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