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Onion rings vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Onion rings and Plantain chips

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Plantain chips covers your daily need of Vitamin C 34% more than Onion rings.
  • Onion rings has 14 times more Selenium than Plantain chips. While Onion rings has 5.6µg of Selenium, Plantain chips have only 0.4µg.
  • Onion rings has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Snacks, plantain chips, salted.

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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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.4%
Contains more IronIron +28.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +317.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +539%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~78mg

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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1906.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +995.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +274.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~35µg

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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2118.7%
Contains more FatsFats +106.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.9%
Contains more OtherOther +57.1%

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +87.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.8%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +91.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +98.6%
~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 Plantain chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 276kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 4.14g 2.28g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 1.6mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 31.59g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 33.79g 63.84g Plantain chips
Magnesium 17mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 31mg 9mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 1.25mg 0.97mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 2.2g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.073mg 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.42mg 0.37mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 71mg 78mg Plantain chips
Sodium 370mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 0IU 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.46mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.348mg 0.276mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.4µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.065mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.04mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.802mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 34.1µg 28.6µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.185g Onion rings
Choline 10.7mg 0mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g 8.337g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 11.739g Plantain chips
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 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.078g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Plantain chips
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
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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