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Onion rings vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Onion rings and Beetroot?

  • Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron, yet Beetroot is richer in Folate, and Potassium.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 28% higher.
  • Onion rings has 79 times more Saturated Fat than Beetroot. Onion rings has 2.137g of Saturated Fat, while Beetroot has 0.027g.

We used Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Beets, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
6
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4
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Calcium +93.8%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +164.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.075
Equal in Manganese - 0.329
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Beetroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +93.8%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +164.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.075
Equal in Manganese - 0.329

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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
7
:
3
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +16950%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +206.3%
Contains more Folate +230.3%
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%
Beetroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +16950%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +206.3%
Contains more Folate +230.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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1
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Protein +157.1%
Contains more Fats +8311.8%
Contains more Carbs +253.5%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Contains more Water +88.9%
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
Beetroot
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +157.1%
Contains more Fats +8311.8%
Contains more Carbs +253.5%
Contains more Other +29.6%
Contains more Water +88.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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1
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12621.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Beetroot
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12621.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 6.76g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 1.61g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.17g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 9.56g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 43kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 6.76g Onion rings
Fiber 2.2g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 31mg 16mg Onion rings
Iron 1.25mg 0.8mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 71mg 40mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 370mg 78mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.42mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.348mg 0.329mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.7µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.04mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 4.9mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.031mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.04mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.334mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.155mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.067mg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.2µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.019mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.047mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.048mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.068mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.058mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.018mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.046mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.056mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.021mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Beetroot
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.032g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.06g 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
Onion rings Beetroot
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
22%
Onion rings
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.