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

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What are the differences between Onion rings and Corn nuts?

  • Onion rings is higher in Folate, yet Corn nuts are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Corn nuts' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 30% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Onion rings is lower.

We used Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor 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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +541.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.5%
Contains more IronIron +36%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +347.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +298.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.9%

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 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.8%
~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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +2798.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.2%
Contains more OtherOther +142.9%
~equal in Fats ~14.3g

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% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +145.3%

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 nuts
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 nuts Opinion
Calories 276kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Protein 4.14g 9g Corn nuts
Fats 14.3g 14.3g
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.4mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 63.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 33.79g 71.7g Corn nuts
Magnesium 17mg 109mg Corn nuts
Calcium 31mg 17mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 286mg Corn nuts
Iron 1.25mg 1.7mg Corn nuts
Sugar 5.1g Corn nuts
Fiber 2.2g 8.4g Corn nuts
Copper 0.073mg 0.136mg Corn nuts
Zinc 0.42mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 283mg Corn nuts
Sodium 370mg 600mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Corn nuts
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.142mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.507mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.374mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.187mg Corn nuts
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 0µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g Corn nuts
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g 2.58g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 3.22g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 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 Corn nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
18%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.443g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts 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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.