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Onion rings vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Onion rings and Ginger

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Ginger has more Copper, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 28% more.
  • Onion rings has 28 times more Sodium than Ginger. Onion rings has 370mg of Sodium, while Ginger has 13mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Ginger root, raw.

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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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4
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +93.8%
Contains more Iron +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +52%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +237.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Copper +209.6%
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +93.8%
Contains more Iron +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Manganese +52%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +237.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Copper +209.6%

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
7
:
2
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +34000%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +34000%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Contains more Fats +1806.7%
Contains more Carbs +90.2%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Water +70.1%
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
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Contains more Fats +1806.7%
Contains more Carbs +90.2%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Water +70.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1848.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4856.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1848.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4856.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 15.77g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 1.82g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.75g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 17.77g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 80kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 1.7g Ginger
Fiber 2.2g 2g Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 16mg Onion rings
Iron 1.25mg 0.6mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 71mg 34mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 370mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 0.42mg 0.34mg Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.348mg 0.229mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.7µg Onion rings
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.26mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.025mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.034mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.75mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.203mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 33µg 11µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.1µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.012mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.036mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.051mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.074mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.057mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.013mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.045mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.073mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.03mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Ginger
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.203g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.154g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.154g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 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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Onion rings Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.934g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.