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Onion rings vs. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Onion rings and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

  • Onion rings is higher in Vitamin K, yet Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A, and Vitamin D.
  • Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 338% more than Onion rings.
  • Onion rings contains 171 times more Vitamin K than Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal. While Onion rings contains 34.1µg of Vitamin K, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal contains only 0.2µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S FROSTED FLAKES.

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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 5.7% 0.9% 6.7% 1001% 13% 4.1% 20% 61% 7.2% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +933.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +532.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.7%
Contains more IronIron +2036%

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 81% 94% 1.4% 141% 476% 399% 519% 13% 825% 1013% 0.5% 287% 1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16950%
Contains more CholineCholine +463.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1412.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1391.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1950.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2953.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1057.6%

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
4% 2% 89% 4%
Protein: 3.96 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 89.2 g
Water: 4.18 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +751.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1009.3%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164%
~equal in Protein ~3.96g

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
33% 19% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.265 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.669 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1032.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1041%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.9%

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
57% 38% 2% 2%
Starch: 46.1 g
Sucrose: 31.33 g
Glucose: 1.8 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +80.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1680.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +37.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +32.5%
~equal in Maltose ~0.63g
~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 Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal Opinion
Calories 276kcal 369kcal Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Protein 4.14g 3.96g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 1.68g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 24.2mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Net carbs 31.59g 87g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Carbs 33.79g 89.2g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin D 0IU 188IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Magnesium 17mg 8mg Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 3mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 76mg Onion rings
Iron 1.25mg 26.7mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Sugar 5.1g 35.43g Onion rings
Fiber 2.2g 2.2g
Copper 0.073mg 0.039mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 46.1g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Phosphorus 71mg 47mg Onion rings
Sodium 370mg 468mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 1559IU Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin A 0µg 450µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Vitamin D 0µg 4.7µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Manganese 0.348mg 0.055mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 3.3µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 1.903mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 1.73mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 27.667mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.215mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 3.573mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.1µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.2µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 382µg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Choline 10.7mg 1.9mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.451g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.265g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.669g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.028mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.13mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.149mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.633mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Lysine 0.151mg 0.028mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.065mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.223mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.195mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.112mg Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Fructose 1.26g 1.67g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.032g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 0.629g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
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
296%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
114%
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.686g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Cereal 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 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

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.