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

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How are Onion rings and Corn chips different?

  • Onion rings is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1, however, Corn chips are richer in Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Corn chips is 45% higher.
  • Onion rings contains 5 times more Vitamin K than Corn chips. While Onion rings contains 34.1µg of Vitamin K, Corn chips contain only 6.3µg.
  • Onion rings has less Sodium.

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain are the varieties used 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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +323.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.2mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.333mg

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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +441.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1471.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.1%
~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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +4233.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49%
Contains more FatsFats +133.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.4%
Contains more OtherOther +78.6%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +204.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.4%

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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +551.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +100.8%
~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 Corn chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 chips Opinion
Calories 276kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 4.14g 6.17g Corn chips
Fats 14.3g 33.36g Corn chips
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 52.9g Corn chips
Carbs 33.79g 56.9g Corn chips
Magnesium 17mg 72mg Corn chips
Calcium 31mg 138mg Corn chips
Potassium 123mg 144mg Corn chips
Iron 1.25mg 1.2mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 2.2g 4g Corn chips
Copper 0.073mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Zinc 0.42mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Starch 25.58g 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 71mg 194mg Corn chips
Sodium 370mg 514mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 69IU Corn chips
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Corn chips
Vitamin E 0.46mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.348mg 0.333mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 7.6µg Corn chips
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.047mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.078mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.842mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.19mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.167mg Corn chips
Vitamin K 34.1µg 6.3µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 8µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.088g Onion rings
Choline 10.7mg 12.1mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 2.137g 4.331g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.046mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.35mg 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.151mg 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.081mg 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.216mg 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.109mg 0.2mg Corn chips
Fructose 1.26g 0g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.264g Onion rings
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0.013g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn chips
Corn chips 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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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