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Onion rings vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Onion rings and Parsnip

  • Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Parsnip is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Parsnip is 17% higher.
  • Onion rings contains 43 times more Saturated Fat than Parsnip. Onion rings contains 2.137g of Saturated Fat, while Parsnip contains 0.05g.

Food types used in this article are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Parsnips, 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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
2
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7
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Iron +111.9%
Contains more Selenium +211.1%
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +204.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Manganese +60.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +111.9%
Contains more Selenium +211.1%
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +204.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Manganese +60.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71

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
:
4
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.1%
Contains more Folate +103%
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%
Parsnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.1%
Contains more Folate +103%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
4
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1
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +245%
Contains more Fats +4666.7%
Contains more Carbs +87.8%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Water +71.5%
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
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +245%
Contains more Fats +4666.7%
Contains more Carbs +87.8%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Water +71.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
2
:
1
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2578.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16140.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2578.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16140.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 13.09g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 1.2g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.3g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 17.99g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 75kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 4.8g Parsnip
Fiber 2.2g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 31mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 1.25mg 0.59mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 71mg
Potassium 123mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 370mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.42mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.073mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.348mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 5.6µg 1.8µg Onion rings
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 1.6mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.09mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.05mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.7mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.09mg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 34.1µg 22.5µg 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
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Parsnip
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.112g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.047g 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 Parsnip
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
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.087g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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 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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.