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Onion rings vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between onion rings and caramel popcorn

  • Onion rings is richer in vitamin K and vitamin B1, yet caramel popcorn is richer in iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for caramel popcorn is 33% higher.
  • Onion rings contains 9 times more Vitamin K than caramel popcorn. Onion rings contains 34.1µg of Vitamin K, while caramel popcorn contains 3.9µg.
  • Caramel popcorn contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts.

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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 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +370.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.6%
Contains more IronIron +212.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +306.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.5%

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% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +774.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.126mg
~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
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +83.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1305.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.8%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%

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
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.73g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Caramel popcorn Opinion
Calories 276kcal 400kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 4.14g 6.4g Caramel popcorn
Fats 14.3g 7.8g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 33.79g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 17mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 31mg 66mg Caramel popcorn
Potassium 123mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 1.25mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 5.1g 45.36g Onion rings
Fiber 2.2g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.073mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 0.42mg 1.24mg Caramel popcorn
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 127mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 370mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 0IU 78IU Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.348mg 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 5.6µg 3.9µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.051mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.126mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.99mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.23mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.185mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin K 34.1µg 3.9µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 16µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Caramel popcorn
Choline 10.7mg 17.3mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 2.137g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 2.73g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 3.27g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.052mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.35mg 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.151mg 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.081mg 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.216mg 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.109mg 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
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 Caramel popcorn
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.097g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.