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

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How are Onion rings and Corn grits different?

  • Onion rings is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Corn grits is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 68% higher.
  • Corn grits has less Saturated Fat.

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +355.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +407.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +610.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.5%
Contains more IronIron +436.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%

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% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +465.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +162%
Contains more FatsFats +2818.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.8%
Contains more OtherOther +84.2%
Contains more WaterWater +75.2%

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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3603.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3896.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.4%

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: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +66.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1660%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 grits
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Corn grits Opinion
Calories 276kcal 74kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 1.58g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.49g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 14.85g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 15.95g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 6mg Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 64mg Corn grits
Potassium 123mg 27mg Onion rings
Iron 1.25mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 5.1g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 2.2g 1.1g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 0.09mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 15.39g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 14mg Onion rings
Sodium 370mg 227mg Corn grits
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.01mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.049mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.143mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.135mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.672mg Corn grits
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.052mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.028mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 27µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g Corn grits
Choline 10.7mg 2.6mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.081g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.191g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.011mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.052mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.058mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.228mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.031mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.029mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.087mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.077mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.048mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 0g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g 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 grits
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
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
32%
Corn grits

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 - 80)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.061g)
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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.