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Onion rings vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Onion rings and Peppers?

  • Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, yet Peppers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 268% higher.
  • Onion rings has 102 times more Saturated Fat than Peppers. Onion rings has 2.137g of Saturated Fat, while Peppers have 0.021g.

We used Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw types in this comparison.

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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
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Peppers
Peppers
Contains more Calcium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Manganese +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +1020%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +176.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +138.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Peppers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Manganese +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +1020%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +176.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +138.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.2

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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
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4
Peppers
Peppers
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382%
Contains more Folate +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +15056.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.6%
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%
Peppers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382%
Contains more Folate +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +15056.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Peppers
Peppers
Contains more Protein +107%
Contains more Fats +7050%
Contains more Carbs +257.2%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Water +89.2%
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
Peppers
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +107%
Contains more Fats +7050%
Contains more Carbs +257.2%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Water +89.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Peppers
Peppers
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6902.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Peppers
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6902.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 7.96g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 2g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.2g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 9.46g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 40kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 5.1g
Fiber 2.2g 1.5g Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 18mg Onion rings
Iron 1.25mg 1.2mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 25mg Peppers
Phosphorus 71mg 46mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 340mg Peppers
Sodium 370mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.42mg 0.3mg Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.348mg 0.237mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.5µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 1179IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 59µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 1.6mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.09mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.09mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.95mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.061mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 33µg 23µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg 14.3µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.026mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.074mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.065mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.105mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.089mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.024mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.062mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.084mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.041mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Peppers
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.021g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.011g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.109g 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 Peppers
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
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (5.1 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.