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Onion rings vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Onion rings and Edamame different?

  • Onion rings is richer in Selenium, while Edamame is higher in Folate, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Edamame covers your daily need of Folate 70% more than Onion rings.
  • Onion rings contains 62 times more Sodium than Edamame. Onion rings contains 370mg of Sodium, while Edamame contains 6mg.

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Edamame, frozen, prepared types were 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 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +276.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.5%
Contains more IronIron +81.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +372.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194.3%

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 20% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +842.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +426.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.2mg
~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
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +175%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +279.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +187.7%
Contains more WaterWater +56.9%

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
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +134%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +254%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71%

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
41% 30% 3% 26%
Starch: 1.51 g
Sucrose: 1.12 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1594%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +57.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +950%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +43.9%
~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 Edamame
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Edamame Opinion
Calories 276kcal 121kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 11.91g Edamame
Fats 14.3g 5.2g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 6.1mg Edamame
Net carbs 31.59g 3.71g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 8.91g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 64mg Edamame
Calcium 31mg 63mg Edamame
Potassium 123mg 436mg Edamame
Iron 1.25mg 2.27mg Edamame
Sugar 5.1g 2.18g Edamame
Fiber 2.2g 5.2g Edamame
Copper 0.073mg 0.345mg Edamame
Zinc 0.42mg 1.37mg Edamame
Starch 25.58g 1.51g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 169mg Edamame
Sodium 370mg 6mg Edamame
Vitamin A 0IU 298IU Edamame
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.68mg Edamame
Manganese 0.348mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 5.6µg 0.8µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.2mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.155mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.915mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.1mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg 26.7µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 311µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.009g Edamame
Choline 10.7mg 56.3mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.62g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 1.282g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 2.156g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.15mg 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.35mg 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.151mg 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.081mg 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.216mg 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.109mg 0.267mg Edamame
Fructose 1.26g 0.12g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.358g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 1.789g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Edamame
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
41%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.517g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.