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

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What are the main differences between onion rings and cheese popcorn?

  • Onion rings is richer in vitamin K, yet cheese popcorn is richer in phosphorus, fiber, vitamin E, vitamin B12, magnesium, manganese, and zinc.
  • Cheese popcorn's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 41% higher.
  • Onion rings has 4 times more vitamin K than cheese popcorn. Onion rings has 34.1µg of vitamin K, while cheese popcorn has 8.2µg.
  • Onion rings contains less sodium.

We used Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor types in this comparison.

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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 65% 34% 23% 84% 47% 55% 155% 116% 93% 65%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +435.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +264.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.2%
Contains more IronIron +79.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +378.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +408.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +104.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%

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 1.7% 2.7% 76% 0% 31% 56% 27% 28% 54% 66% 21% 8.3% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +315.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +730.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +43%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.453mg

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
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +1754.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.6%
Contains more FatsFats +132.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.7%
Contains more OtherOther +142.9%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +223.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.4%

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 Cheese popcorn
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Cheese popcorn DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 15.37g 52%
Phosphorus 71mg 361mg 41%
Fiber 2.2g 9.9g 31%
Fats 14.3g 33.2g 29%
Sodium 370mg 889mg 23%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 8.2µg 22%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.53µg 22%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3.82mg 22%
Saturated fat 2.137g 6.41g 19%
Magnesium 17mg 91mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 3g 9.7g 17%
Manganese 0.348mg 0.713mg 16%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.01mg 14%
Calories 276kcal 526kcal 13%
Selenium 5.6µg 12µg 12%
Iron 1.25mg 2.24mg 12%
Starch 25.58g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.241mg 10%
Protein 4.14g 9.3g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.235mg 9%
Calcium 31mg 113mg 8%
Copper 0.073mg 0.14mg 7%
Carbs 33.79g 51.6g 6%
Folate 33µg 11µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.124mg 5%
Potassium 123mg 261mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.461mg 3%
Fructose 1.26g 2%
Choline 10.7mg 15.3mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.453mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 31.59g 41.7g N/A
Sugar 5.1g 0.79g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.15mg 0.417mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.402mg 0%
Leucine 0.35mg 1.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.151mg 0.443mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.216mg 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.109mg 0.252mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Cheese 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
29%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 519mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.273g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.