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Onion rings vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Onion rings and Nopales different?

  • Onion rings is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Nopales are richer in Calcium, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Onion rings is 24% higher.
  • Onion rings contains 134 times more Saturated Fat than Nopales. While Onion rings contains 2.137g of Saturated Fat, Nopales contain only 0.016g.

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Nopales, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Iron +111.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.8%
Contains more Zinc +68%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Calcium +429%
Contains more Magnesium +205.9%
Contains more Potassium +108.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Nopales
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Iron +111.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.8%
Contains more Zinc +68%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Calcium +429%
Contains more Magnesium +205.9%
Contains more Potassium +108.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%

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
8
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2
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.1%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +543.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +481.3%
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%
Nopales
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.1%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +543.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +481.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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1
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Protein +213.6%
Contains more Fats +15788.9%
Contains more Carbs +914.7%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Contains more Water +103%
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
Nopales
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +213.6%
Contains more Fats +15788.9%
Contains more Carbs +914.7%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Contains more Water +103%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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1
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15166%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Nopales
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15166%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 1.13g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 1.32g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.09g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 3.33g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 16kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 1.15g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 2.2g
Calcium 31mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 1.25mg 0.59mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 71mg 16mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 257mg Nopales
Sodium 370mg 21mg Nopales
Zinc 0.42mg 0.25mg Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.052mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 5.6µg 0.7µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 457IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 9.3mg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.012mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.041mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.41mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.167mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 3µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg 5.3µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.014mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.04mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.049mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.077mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.059mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.015mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.049mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.059mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.025mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Nopales
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.018g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.05g 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 Nopales
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.121g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.