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Onion rings vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Onion rings and Arepa

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Arepa has more Vitamin A, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 26% higher.
  • Arepa contains 3 times less Manganese than Onion rings. Onion rings contains 0.348mg of Manganese, while Arepa contains 0.116mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Arepa is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Arepa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 27% 7.8% 39% 10% 22% 50% 35% 15% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more IronIron +20.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27%
~equal in Selenium ~6.1µg

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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Arepa
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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% 13% 5.8% 0% 18% 9.7% 17% 12% 25% 0% 8.8% 0% 2.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +874.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.107mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Arepa
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5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +165.8%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.4%
~equal in Carbs ~37.14g
~equal in Water ~50.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Arepa
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54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.989 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +98.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +671.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Arepa
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45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +433.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +61%
~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.
Onion rings Arepa
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Arepa Opinion
Calories 276kcal 219kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 5.48g Arepa
Fats 14.3g 5.38g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 34.54g Arepa
Carbs 33.79g 37.14g Arepa
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 27mg Arepa
Calcium 31mg 89mg Arepa
Potassium 123mg 88mg Onion rings
Iron 1.25mg 1.04mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 2.2g 2.6g Arepa
Copper 0.073mg 0.03mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 0.8mg Arepa
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 117mg Arepa
Sodium 370mg 270mg Arepa
Vitamin A 0IU 213IU Arepa
Vitamin A 0µg 61µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.29mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 6.1µg Arepa
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.042mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.888mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.202mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.107mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg 3.5µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.157g Onion rings
Choline 10.7mg 4.4mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g 2.902g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 1.514g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.989g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.048mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.193mg Arepa
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.207mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.671mg Arepa
Lysine 0.151mg 0.228mg Arepa
Methionine 0.081mg 0.131mg Arepa
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.276mg Arepa
Valine 0.216mg 0.276mg Arepa
Histidine 0.109mg 0.166mg Arepa
Fructose 1.26g 0g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.065g Onion rings
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0.002g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Arepa
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 0.825g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Arepa
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%
Onion rings
8%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
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.

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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients
  2. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.