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Onion rings vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Onion rings and Asparagus?

  • Onion rings is higher in Manganese, and Selenium, yet 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 Asparagus. While Onion rings has 2.137g of Saturated Fat, Asparagus has only 0.04g.
  • The amount of Sodium in 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.
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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +143.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.2%
Contains more IronIron +71.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.274mg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +88.2%
Contains more FatsFats +11816.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +770.9%
Contains more OtherOther +141.4%
Contains more WaterWater +101%

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
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15166%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.1%

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
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +665.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +101.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +26%
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 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 Asparagus Opinion
Calories 276kcal 20kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 2.2g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.12g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 5.6mg Asparagus
Net carbs 31.59g 1.78g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 3.88g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 24mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 202mg Asparagus
Iron 1.25mg 2.14mg Asparagus
Sugar 5.1g 1.88g Asparagus
Fiber 2.2g 2.1g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.189mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.42mg 0.54mg Asparagus
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 52mg Onion rings
Sodium 370mg 2mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 0IU 756IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.13mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.348mg 0.158mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 2.3µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.143mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.141mg 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
Vitamin K 34.1µg 41.6µg Asparagus
Folate 33µg 52µg Asparagus
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Asparagus
Choline 10.7mg 16mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.04g Asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.05g Onion rings
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
Fructose 1.26g 1g 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 Asparagus
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
28%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
25%
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?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus
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. 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.

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