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Onion rings vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Onion rings and Corn cake

  • Onion rings is higher in Vitamin K, yet Corn cake is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
  • Corn cake covers your daily Manganese needs 64% more than Onion rings.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Corn cake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Snacks, corn cakes.

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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 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +570.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.6%
Contains more IronIron +12%
Contains more CopperCopper +475.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +376.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +421.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.8%

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 0% 15% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +495.8%
Contains more WaterWater +908%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.8%
~equal in Other ~1.5g

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% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +294.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +720.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Corn cake Opinion
Calories 276kcal 387kcal Corn cake
Protein 4.14g 8.1g Corn cake
Fats 14.3g 2.4g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 81.5g Corn cake
Carbs 33.79g 83.4g Corn cake
Magnesium 17mg 114mg Corn cake
Calcium 31mg 19mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 157mg Corn cake
Iron 1.25mg 1.4mg Corn cake
Sugar 5.1g 23.47g Onion rings
Fiber 2.2g 1.9g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.42mg Corn cake
Zinc 0.42mg 2mg Corn cake
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 157mg Corn cake
Sodium 370mg 488mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 242IU Corn cake
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 5.6µg 9.9µg Corn cake
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.25mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.05mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 5.15mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.14mg Corn cake
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 19µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g Corn cake
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.42g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.76g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.93g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.15mg 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.35mg 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.151mg 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.081mg 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.216mg 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.109mg 0.227mg Corn cake
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 Corn cake
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
22%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.717g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.