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Onion rings vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Onion rings and Carrot

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin K, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 93% more than Onion rings.
  • Carrot has 58 times less Saturated Fat than Onion rings. Onion rings has 2.137g of Saturated Fat, while Carrot has 0.037g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Carrots, 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
7
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3
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
Contains more Manganese +143.4%
Contains more Selenium +5500%
Contains more Potassium +160.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
Contains more Manganese +143.4%
Contains more Selenium +5500%
Contains more Potassium +160.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Equal in Calcium - 33

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
6
:
4
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.273
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%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.273

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
4
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Protein +345.2%
Contains more Fats +5858.3%
Contains more Carbs +252.7%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Contains more Water +90.4%
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
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +345.2%
Contains more Fats +5858.3%
Contains more Carbs +252.7%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Contains more Water +90.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
2
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21328.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6423.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21328.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6423.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
5
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Starch +1688.8%
Contains more Glucose +122%
Contains more Fructose +129.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +104%
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
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1688.8%
Contains more Glucose +122%
Contains more Fructose +129.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +104%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 6.78g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 0.93g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.24g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 9.58g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 41kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 1.43g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 0.55g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 4.74g Carrot
Fiber 2.2g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 31mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 1.25mg 0.3mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 12mg Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 35mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 370mg 69mg Carrot
Zinc 0.42mg 0.24mg Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.045mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.143mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.1µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 1.6mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.066mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.058mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.983mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.273mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 33µg 19µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg 13.2µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.012mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.077mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.102mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.101mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.02mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.061mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.069mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.04mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Carrot
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.037g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.014g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.117g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g 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 Carrot
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
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.1g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.