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Onion rings vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Onion rings and Garden asparagus?

  • Onion rings is higher in Manganese, and Selenium, yet Garden asparagus is higher in Copper, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% more.
  • Onion rings has 53 times more Saturated Fat than Garden asparagus. While Onion rings has 2.137g of Saturated Fat, Garden asparagus has only 0.04g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Garden asparagus is lower.

We used Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Asparagus, raw 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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Calcium +29.2%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains more Manganese +120.3%
Contains more Selenium +143.5%
Contains more Iron +71.2%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +158.9%
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Garden asparagus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +29.2%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains more Manganese +120.3%
Contains more Selenium +143.5%
Contains more Iron +71.2%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +158.9%

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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +22%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.274
Onion rings
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%
Garden asparagus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +22%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.274

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Protein +88.2%
Contains more Fats +11816.7%
Contains more Carbs +770.9%
Contains more Other +141.4%
Contains more Water +101%
Onion rings
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Garden asparagus
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +88.2%
Contains more Fats +11816.7%
Contains more Carbs +770.9%
Contains more Other +141.4%
Contains more Water +101%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15166%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Garden asparagus
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15166%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +665.2%
Contains more Glucose +101.5%
Contains more Fructose +26%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Onion rings
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
Garden asparagus
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +665.2%
Contains more Glucose +101.5%
Contains more Fructose +26%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Garden asparagus
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 1.78g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 2.2g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.12g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 3.88g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 20kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 1g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 1.88g Garden asparagus
Fiber 2.2g 2.1g Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 24mg Onion rings
Iron 1.25mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 52mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 202mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 370mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.42mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.073mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.348mg 0.158mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 2.3µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 1.6mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.143mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.978mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.274mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.091mg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 34.1µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.027mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.084mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.075mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.128mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.104mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.031mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.075mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.115mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.049mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.05g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Garden asparagus
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
22%
Onion rings
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.097g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.