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Onion rings vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Onion rings and Corn

  • Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Corn is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Onion rings is 28% higher.
  • Onion rings contains 370 times more Sodium than Corn. Onion rings contains 370mg of Sodium, while Corn contains 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
5
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5
Corn
Corn
Contains more Calcium +933.3%
Contains more Iron +177.8%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +108.4%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 77
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Corn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +933.3%
Contains more Iron +177.8%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +108.4%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +77.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 77

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
5
:
5
Corn
Corn
Contains more Vitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.5%
Contains more Folate +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +8425%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
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%
Corn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.5%
Contains more Folate +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +8425%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
4
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1
Corn
Corn
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +853.3%
Contains more Carbs +61.1%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +58.3%
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
Corn
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +853.3%
Contains more Carbs +61.1%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +58.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
2
:
1
Corn
Corn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +702.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1165.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Corn
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +702.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1165.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
5
:
1
Corn
Corn
Contains more Starch +256.8%
Contains more Glucose +56%
Contains more Fructose +59.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +288.2%
Contains more Sucrose +55.7%
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
Corn
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +256.8%
Contains more Glucose +56%
Contains more Fructose +59.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +288.2%
Contains more Sucrose +55.7%

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 Corn
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 Corn Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 18.58g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 3.41g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 1.5g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 20.98g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 96kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 7.17g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 0.79g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 4.54g Corn
Fiber 2.2g 2.4g Corn
Calcium 31mg 3mg Onion rings
Iron 1.25mg 0.45mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 26mg Corn
Phosphorus 71mg 77mg Corn
Potassium 123mg 218mg Corn
Sodium 370mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.42mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.073mg 0.049mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.167mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.2µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.09mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.093mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.057mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.139mg Corn
Folate 33µg 23µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.4µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.023mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.133mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.133mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.151mg 0.141mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.069mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.155mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.191mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.091mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Corn
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.197g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.374g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.603g 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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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Corn
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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.94g)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.