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

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The main differences between Onion rings and Brussels sprouts

  • Onion rings is richer in Selenium, yet Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprouts is 119% higher.
  • Onion rings contains 34 times more Saturated Fat than Brussels sprouts. Onion rings contains 2.137g of Saturated Fat, while Brussels sprouts contain 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.
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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.3%
Contains more IronIron +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.07mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.42mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~69mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.337mg

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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5212.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +419.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.309mg
~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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4666.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +277.5%
Contains more WaterWater +85.5%
~equal in Other ~1.37g

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
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Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12943.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1904.5%

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
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +282.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +61.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +35.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Brussels sprouts
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 sprouts Opinion
Calories 276kcal 43kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 3.38g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 31.59g 5.15g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 8.95g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 31mg 42mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 123mg 389mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.25mg 1.4mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 5.1g 2.2g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 2.2g 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.073mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 0.42mg
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 69mg Onion rings
Sodium 370mg 25mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.348mg 0.337mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 1.6µg Onion rings
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 sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 34.1µg 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 33µg 61µg Brussels sprouts
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Brussels sprouts
Choline 10.7mg 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.062g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.023g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 153g Brussels sprouts
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 sprouts
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
Fructose 1.26g 0.93g 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 Brussels sprouts
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
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
24%
Brussels sprouts

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 sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.075g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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 sprouts - 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.

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