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Onion rings vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between onion rings and caesar salad

  • Onion rings has more vitamin K; however, caesar salad is higher in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily need for selenium 47% more than onion rings.
  • Onion rings has 6 times more Vitamin K than caesar salad. While onion rings has 34.1µg of Vitamin K, caesar salad has only 5.9µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +651.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.2%
Contains more IronIron +87.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +283.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +460.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.321mg

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 0% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +478%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +49.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.4%
Contains more OtherOther +55.7%
~equal in Carbs ~31.5g
~equal in Water ~43.39g

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +422.5%

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
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +33.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +11.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +57.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +153%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~25.29g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Caesar salad Opinion
Calories 276kcal 265kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 14.3g 9.54g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 29.8g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 31.5g Onion rings
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 28mg Caesar salad
Calcium 31mg 233mg Caesar salad
Potassium 123mg 170mg Caesar salad
Iron 1.25mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Sugar 5.1g 4.02g Caesar salad
Fiber 2.2g 1.7g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Zinc 0.42mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.58g 25.29g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 231mg Caesar salad
Sodium 370mg 454mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.348mg 0.321mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.117mg Onion rings
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 34.1µg 5.9µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g Caesar salad
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g 4.206g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 2.38g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 1.461g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.15mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.35mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.151mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.081mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.216mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.109mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Fructose 1.26g 1.13g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.155g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g 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 Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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