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Onion rings vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Onion rings and Brussels sprout

  • Onion rings is richer in Selenium, yet Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprout is 119% higher.
  • Onion rings contains 34 times more Saturated Fat than Brussels sprout. Onion rings contains 2.137g of Saturated Fat, while Brussels sprout contains 0.062g.

Food types used in this article are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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
4
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5
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +35.5%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +216.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 69
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Equal in Copper - 0.07
Equal in Manganese - 0.337
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +35.5%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Potassium +216.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 69
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Equal in Copper - 0.07
Equal in Manganese - 0.337

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
3
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7
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +5212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Folate +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +419.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
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%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +5212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Folate +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +419.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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1
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +4666.7%
Contains more Carbs +277.5%
Contains more Water +85.5%
Equal in Other - 1.37
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
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +4666.7%
Contains more Carbs +277.5%
Contains more Water +85.5%
Equal in Other - 1.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12943.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1904.5%
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12943.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1904.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +282.6%
Contains more Glucose +61.7%
Contains more Fructose +35.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Brussels sprout
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +282.6%
Contains more Glucose +61.7%
Contains more Fructose +35.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 5.15g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 3.38g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.3g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 8.95g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 43kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 0.93g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 2.2g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 31mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.25mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 71mg 69mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 370mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.42mg 0.42mg
Copper 0.073mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.337mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 1.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 1.6mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.139mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.09mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.745mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 33µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 34.1µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.037mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.12mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.132mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.152mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.081mg 0.032mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.098mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.155mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.076mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.023g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 153g Brussels sprout
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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Onion rings Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.075g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.