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Onion rings vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Onion rings and Chicory?

  • Onion rings is richer than Chicory in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% more.
  • Onion rings has 89 times more Saturated Fat than Chicory. While Onion rings has 2.137g of Saturated Fat, Chicory has only 0.024g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chicory is lower.

We used Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Chicory, witloof, raw types in this article.

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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 7.1% 5.7% 19% 9% 17% 4.4% 11% 0.26% 13% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.2%
Contains more IronIron +420.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +248%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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 9.3% 1.7% 0% 0% 16% 6.2% 3% 8.7% 9.7% 0% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +743.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +360%
Contains more FatsFats +14200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +744.8%
Contains more OtherOther +191.7%
Contains more WaterWater +103.8%

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
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +149900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17247.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Chicory Opinion
Calories 276kcal 17kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 0.9g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.1g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2.8mg Chicory
Net carbs 31.59g 0.9g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 4g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 10mg Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 19mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 211mg Chicory
Iron 1.25mg 0.24mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g Chicory
Fiber 2.2g 3.1g Chicory
Copper 0.073mg 0.051mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 0.16mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 26mg Onion rings
Sodium 370mg 2mg Chicory
Vitamin A 0IU 29IU Chicory
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Chicory
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.1mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.2µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.062mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.027mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.16mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.145mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.042mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 37µg Chicory
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Chicory
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.002g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.044g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.016mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.025mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.054mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.039mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.035mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.005mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.022mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.041mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.015mg Onion rings
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 Chicory
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
6%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.113g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.