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Onion rings vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between onion rings and pork skins?

  • Onion rings is higher in vitamin K, manganese, and fiber, yet pork skins are higher in selenium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for selenium is 64% more.
  • The amount of sodium in onion rings is lower.

We used Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Snacks, pork skins, plain types 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.
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 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +42%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +404.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +632.1%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg
~equal in Potassium ~127mg

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 1.7% 2.4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +408.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1437.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2476.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1380.7%
Contains more FatsFats +118.9%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +392.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Pork skins Opinion
Calories 276kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Protein 4.14g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 14.3g 31.3g Pork skins
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.5mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 0g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 0g Onion rings
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 11mg Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 30mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 127mg Pork skins
Iron 1.25mg 0.88mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 2.2g 0g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.094mg Pork skins
Zinc 0.42mg 0.56mg Pork skins
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 85mg Pork skins
Sodium 370mg 1818mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Pork skins
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.53mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.348mg 0.069mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.099mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.549mg Pork skins
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.023mg Onion rings
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 0µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g Pork skins
Choline 10.7mg 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 2.137g 11.37g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 3.64g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 0.15mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.214mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 0.35mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 0.151mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.081mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.216mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.109mg 0.725mg Pork skins
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 Pork skins
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
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 1448mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.