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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.
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%
Corn
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 0.9% 19% 17% 16% 17% 33% 0.13% 22% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +933.3%
Contains more IronIron +177.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +49%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~77mg

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%
Corn
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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 18% 16% 1.8% 0% 23% 13% 32% 48% 32% 0% 1% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8425%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +172%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Corn
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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 ProteinProtein +21.4%
Contains more FatsFats +853.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.1%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more WaterWater +58.3%

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
Corn
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17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +702.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1165.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.8%

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
Corn
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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 StarchStarch +256.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +56%
Contains more FructoseFructose +59.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +288.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +55.7%
~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 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
Calories 276kcal 96kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 3.41g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 1.5g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 5.5mg Corn
Net carbs 31.59g 18.58g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 20.98g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 26mg Corn
Calcium 31mg 3mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 218mg Corn
Iron 1.25mg 0.45mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 4.54g Corn
Fiber 2.2g 2.4g Corn
Copper 0.073mg 0.049mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 0.62mg Corn
Starch 25.58g 7.17g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 77mg Corn
Sodium 370mg 1mg Corn
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.09mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.167mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.2µg Onion rings
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
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.4µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 23µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Corn
Choline 10.7mg 29.1mg Corn
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.197g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.374g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.603g 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
Fructose 1.26g 0.79g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 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 Corn
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
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.

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