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Lotus root vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lotus root and Onion rings

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, however, Onion rings is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lotus root covers your daily Vitamin C needs 47% more than Onion rings.
  • Onion rings has 5 times less Potassium than Lotus root. Lotus root has 556mg of Potassium, while Onion rings has 123mg.
  • Lotus root contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, 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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
6
:
4
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Calcium +45.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Potassium +352%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Copper +252.1%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Equal in Iron - 1.25
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Contains more Calcium +45.2%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Potassium +352%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Copper +252.1%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Equal in Iron - 1.25
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
4
:
5
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Vitamin C +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.3%
Contains more Folate +153.8%
Lotus root
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
Onion rings
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 6% 47% 27% 26% 18% 27% 25% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin C +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237.3%
Contains more Folate +153.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
1
:
4
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Water +70.6%
Contains more Protein +59.2%
Contains more Fats +14200%
Contains more Carbs +96.1%
Contains more Other +44.3%
Lotus root
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Onion rings
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 Water +70.6%
Contains more Protein +59.2%
Contains more Fats +14200%
Contains more Carbs +96.1%
Contains more Other +44.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
1
:
2
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38065%
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38065%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Onion rings Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 31.59g Onion rings
Protein 2.6g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.1g 14.3g Onion rings
Carbs 17.23g 33.79g Onion rings
Calories 74kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 2.2g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 31mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 71mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 123mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 370mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Copper 0.257mg 0.073mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 0.7µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 44mg 1.6mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.116mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.294mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.117mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 33µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.051mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.069mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.094mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.022mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.055mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.038mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 2.137g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 7.633g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings

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Lotus root Onion rings
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Lotus root
22%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.107g)
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 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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.