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Asparagus vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Asparagus and Onion rings?

  • Asparagus is higher in Copper, Iron, and Vitamin K, yet Onion rings is higher in Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% more.
  • Asparagus has 3 times more Copper than Onion rings. While Asparagus has 0.189mg of Copper, Onion rings has only 0.073mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Asparagus is lower.

We used Asparagus, raw and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven types 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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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 +64.2%
Contains more IronIron +71.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +143.5%

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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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 +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.294mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 +101%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.2%
Contains more FatsFats +11816.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +770.9%
Contains more OtherOther +141.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15166%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 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 +665.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +101.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +26%
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.
Asparagus Onion rings
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Onion rings Opinion
Calories 20kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 2.2g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.12g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 5.6mg 1.6mg Asparagus
Net carbs 1.78g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 3.88g 33.79g Onion rings
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Onion rings
Calcium 24mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 202mg 123mg Asparagus
Iron 2.14mg 1.25mg Asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 5.1g Asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.189mg 0.073mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.42mg Asparagus
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 52mg 71mg Onion rings
Sodium 2mg 370mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 0IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.46mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 2.3µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.116mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.117mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 41.6µg 34.1µg Asparagus
Folate 52µg 33µg Asparagus
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Asparagus
Choline 16mg 10.7mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 2.137g Asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.084mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.128mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.104mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.031mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.115mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.049mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 1g 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
Asparagus 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
28%
Asparagus
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.097g)
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.
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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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