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Onion rings vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Onion rings and Green beans different?

  • Onion rings is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Green beans are richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Onion rings is 16% higher.
  • Onion rings contains 33 times more Saturated Fat than Green beans. While Onion rings contains 2.137g of Saturated Fat, Green beans contain only 0.064g.
  • Green beans have less Sodium.

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 13% 13% 24% 19% 6.8% 12% 0.13% 37% 1.1%
Contains more IronIron +92.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +68%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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%
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 32% 38% 9.2% 0% 19% 22% 12% 4.4% 13% 0% 120% 25% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +297.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +506.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.46mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~33µg

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
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +119%
Contains more FatsFats +5007.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +328.8%
Contains more OtherOther +91.8%
Contains more WaterWater +92.4%

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
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.145 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27172.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5164.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97%

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 Green beans
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Green beans Opinion
Calories 276kcal 35kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 1.89g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.28g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 9.7mg Green beans
Net carbs 31.59g 4.68g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 7.88g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 18mg Green beans
Calcium 31mg 44mg Green beans
Potassium 123mg 146mg Green beans
Iron 1.25mg 0.65mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 3.63g Green beans
Fiber 2.2g 3.2g Green beans
Copper 0.073mg 0.057mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 0.25mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 29mg Onion rings
Sodium 370mg 1mg Green beans
Vitamin A 0IU 633IU Green beans
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg Green beans
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.46mg
Manganese 0.348mg 0.285mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.2µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.074mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.097mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.614mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.074mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.056mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg 47.9µg Green beans
Folate 33µg 33µg
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Green beans
Choline 10.7mg 16.9mg Green beans
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.064g Green beans
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.011g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.145g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.02mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.082mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.069mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.091mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.023mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.069mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.093mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.035mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Onion rings Green beans
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
23%
Green beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
14%
Green beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green beans
Green beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green beans
Green beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.073g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients
  2. Green beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.