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Corn vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corn and Onion rings

  • Corn is richer in Vitamin B5, yet Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Onion rings is 28% higher.
  • Corn contains 3 times more Choline than Onion rings. Corn contains 29.1mg of Choline, while Onion rings contains 10.7mg.
  • Corn contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Corn
Corn
5
:
5
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Calcium +933.3%
Contains more Iron +177.8%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +108.4%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Corn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Calcium +933.3%
Contains more Iron +177.8%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +108.4%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71

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.
Corn
Corn
5
:
5
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.5%
Contains more Folate +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +8425%
Corn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.5%
Contains more Folate +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +8425%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn
Corn
1
:
4
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Water +58.3%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +853.3%
Contains more Carbs +61.1%
Contains more Other +100%
Corn
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 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 +58.3%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +853.3%
Contains more Carbs +61.1%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn
Corn
1
:
2
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +702.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1165.8%
Corn
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +702.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1165.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn
Corn
1
:
5
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Sucrose +55.7%
Contains more Starch +256.8%
Contains more Glucose +56%
Contains more Fructose +59.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +288.2%
Corn
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Onion rings
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 Sucrose +55.7%
Contains more Starch +256.8%
Contains more Glucose +56%
Contains more Fructose +59.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +288.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn 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 Corn Onion rings Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 31.59g Onion rings
Protein 3.41g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 1.5g 14.3g Onion rings
Carbs 20.98g 33.79g Onion rings
Calories 96kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Starch 7.17g 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 0.79g 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 4.54g 5.1g Corn
Fiber 2.4g 2.2g Corn
Calcium 3mg 31mg Onion rings
Iron 0.45mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Corn
Phosphorus 77mg 71mg Corn
Potassium 218mg 123mg Corn
Sodium 1mg 370mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 0.42mg Corn
Copper 0.049mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.167mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 0.2µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 263IU 0IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 5.5mg 1.6mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 1.349mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.792mg 0.294mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.117mg Corn
Folate 23µg 33µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 0.4µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.133mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.133mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.358mg 0.35mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.069mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.191mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.091mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g 2.137g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn 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
17%
Corn
22%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.94g)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.