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Onion rings vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between onion rings and orange chicken

  • Onion rings is higher in vitamin B1 and manganese, yet orange chicken is higher in selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, choline, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Orange chicken covers your daily selenium needs 21% more than onion rings.
  • Onion rings contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than orange chicken. While onion rings contains 0.185mg of Vitamin B1, orange chicken contains only 0.043mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken.

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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 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.4%
Contains more IronIron +33%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +169%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +205.4%

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 3% 16% 21% 3% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +39.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +230%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +517.8%

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
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +12.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +249.3%
Contains more OtherOther +40.7%
~equal in Water ~48.43g

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% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +143.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +107.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +88.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +598.9%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Orange chicken Opinion
Calories 276kcal 262kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 14.3g 12.68g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.9mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 21.66g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 22.46g Onion rings
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg Onion rings
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Orange chicken
Magnesium 17mg 20mg Orange chicken
Calcium 31mg 14mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 209mg Orange chicken
Iron 1.25mg 0.94mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 13.6g Onion rings
Fiber 2.2g 0.8g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.042mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Starch 25.58g 10.5g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 130mg Orange chicken
Sodium 370mg 553mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Manganese 0.348mg 0.087mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 17.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.043mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.22mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 34.1µg 24.4µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 10µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.053g
Choline 10.7mg 66.1mg Orange chicken
Saturated Fat 2.137g 2.422g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 6.086g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.15mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 0.35mg 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 0.151mg 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.081mg 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.216mg 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.109mg 0.359mg Orange chicken
Fructose 1.26g 0.67g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.619g Onion rings
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0.028g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.01g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 5.284g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Orange chicken
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
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
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 minerals?
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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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/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.