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Onion rings vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Onion rings and Mexican tea

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily Manganese needs 120% more than Onion rings.
  • Mexican tea has 9 times less Sodium than Onion rings. Onion rings has 370mg of Sodium, while Mexican tea has 43mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Epazote, 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.
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 86% 83% 56% 71% 63% 30% 37% 5.6% 404% 4.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +522.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +611.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +787.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +414.6%
Contains more IronIron +50.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +160.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +790.2%

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 12% 3.4% 0% 0% 7% 80% 12% 11% 35% 0% 0% 161% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +560.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +551.5%
~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
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1154.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +354.2%
Contains more WaterWater +92.4%
Contains more OtherOther +78.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Mexican tea Opinion
Calories 276kcal 32kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 0.33g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.52g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Net carbs 31.59g 3.64g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 7.44g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 121mg Mexican tea
Calcium 31mg 275mg Mexican tea
Potassium 123mg 633mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.25mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Sugar 5.1g Mexican tea
Fiber 2.2g 3.8g Mexican tea
Copper 0.073mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.42mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 86mg Mexican tea
Sodium 370mg 43mg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 0IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 5.6µg 0.9µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.028mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.639mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.179mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 215µg Mexican tea
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Mexican tea
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 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 Mexican tea
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
25%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.137g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.