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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.
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Calcium +103.2%
Contains more Iron +81.6%
Contains more Magnesium +276.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +138%
Contains more Potassium +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +226.2%
Contains more Copper +372.6%
Contains more Manganese +194.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Calcium +103.2%
Contains more Iron +81.6%
Contains more Magnesium +276.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +138%
Contains more Potassium +254.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +226.2%
Contains more Copper +372.6%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Folate +842.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 6% 47% 27% 26% 18% 27% 25% 0% 86%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Folate +842.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Carbs +279.2%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Contains more Protein +187.7%
Contains more Water +56.9%
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 Fats +175%
Contains more Carbs +279.2%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Contains more Protein +187.7%
Contains more Water +56.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1594%
Contains more Sucrose +57.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +950%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +43.9%
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 Starch +1594%
Contains more Sucrose +57.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +950%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +43.9%

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
Net carbs 31.59g 3.71g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 11.91g Edamame
Fats 14.3g 5.2g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 8.91g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 121kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 1.51g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 0.12g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 2.18g Edamame
Fiber 2.2g 5.2g Edamame
Calcium 31mg 63mg Edamame
Iron 1.25mg 2.27mg Edamame
Magnesium 17mg 64mg Edamame
Phosphorus 71mg 169mg Edamame
Potassium 123mg 436mg Edamame
Sodium 370mg 6mg Edamame
Zinc 0.42mg 1.37mg Edamame
Copper 0.073mg 0.345mg Edamame
Manganese 0.348mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 5.6µg 0.8µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 298IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 15µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.68mg Edamame
Vitamin C 1.6mg 6.1mg Edamame
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
Folate 33µg 311µg Edamame
Vitamin K 34.1µg 26.7µg 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
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.009g Edamame
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.62g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 1.282g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 2.156g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 1.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.358g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Edamame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Onion rings
42%
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.