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Onion rings vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Onion rings and Potato

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Onion rings covers your daily Vitamin K needs 27% more than Potato.
  • Potato has 63 times less Saturated Fat than Onion rings. Onion rings has 2.137g of Saturated Fat, while Potato has 0.034g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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%
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 4.5% 47% 41% 39% 9.8% 30% 1.3% 29% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.7%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +335%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~70mg

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%
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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 32% 0.6% 0.8% 0% 16% 11% 26% 23% 72% 0% 5% 21% 8.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1605%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.41mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
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3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.6%
Contains more FatsFats +10900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.8%
Contains more WaterWater +61.5%
~equal in Other ~1.33g

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
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +99900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13291.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.4%

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
Potato
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94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +48.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +340%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +197.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +270.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Potato Opinion
Calories 276kcal 93kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 2.5g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.13g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 9.6mg Potato
Net carbs 31.59g 18.95g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 21.15g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 28mg Potato
Calcium 31mg 15mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 535mg Potato
Iron 1.25mg 1.08mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 2.2g
Copper 0.073mg 0.118mg Potato
Zinc 0.42mg 0.36mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 17.27g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 70mg Onion rings
Sodium 370mg 10mg Potato
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Potato
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.04mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.219mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.4µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.064mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.048mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.311mg Potato
Vitamin K 34.1µg 2µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 28µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Potato
Choline 10.7mg 14.8mg Potato
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.034g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.003g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.057g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.025mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.08mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.119mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.13mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.038mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.099mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.125mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.042mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 0.34g 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 Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/nutrients

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

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