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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% 8.4% 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 Opinion
Calories 276kcal 526kcal Cheese popcorn
Protein 4.14g 9.3g Cheese popcorn
Fats 14.3g 33.2g Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.5mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 41.7g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 33.79g 51.6g Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 91mg Cheese popcorn
Calcium 31mg 113mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 123mg 261mg Cheese popcorn
Iron 1.25mg 2.24mg Cheese popcorn
Sugar 5.1g 0.79g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 2.2g 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.073mg 0.14mg Cheese popcorn
Zinc 0.42mg 2.01mg Cheese popcorn
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 361mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 370mg 889mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.348mg 0.713mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 5.6µg 12µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.124mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.241mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.453mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.461mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.235mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.53µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 34.1µg 8.2µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 11µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g Cheese popcorn
Choline 10.7mg 15.3mg Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 2.137g 6.41g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 9.7g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 15.37g Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.094mg Cheese popcorn
Threonine 0.15mg 0.417mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.402mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 0.35mg 1.024mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.151mg 0.443mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.081mg 0.191mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.405mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.216mg 0.489mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.109mg 0.252mg Cheese 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 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
30%
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.