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Onion rings vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Onion rings and Potato pancake different?

  • Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, while Potato pancake is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Copper, Choline, and Vitamin B5.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily need of Cholesterol 32% more than Onion rings.
  • Onion rings contains 13 times more Vitamin K than Potato pancake. Onion rings contains 34.1µg of Vitamin K, while Potato pancake contains 2.7µg.
  • Onion rings is lower in Sodium.

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Potato pancakes types were used 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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
2
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8
Potato pancake
Potato pancake
Contains less Sodium -51.6%
Contains more Manganese +33.8%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.3%
Contains more Potassium +405.7%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +146.6%
Contains more Selenium +58.9%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Potato pancake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains less Sodium -51.6%
Contains more Manganese +33.8%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.3%
Contains more Potassium +405.7%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +146.6%
Contains more Selenium +58.9%
Equal in Calcium - 32

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
3
:
9
Potato pancake
Potato pancake
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1163%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.9%
Contains more Folate +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Potato pancake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1163%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1625%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.9%
Contains more Folate +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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4
Potato pancake
Potato pancake
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Other +155.7%
Equal in Fats - 14.76
Equal in Water - 47.77
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
Potato pancake
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Other +155.7%
Equal in Fats - 14.76
Equal in Water - 47.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
2
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1
Potato pancake
Potato pancake
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 7.516
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Potato pancake
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 7.516

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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1
Potato pancake
Potato pancake
Contains more Starch +22.5%
Contains more Sucrose +351.3%
Contains more Glucose +72.4%
Contains more Fructose +125%
Contains more Lactose +266.7%
Contains more Maltose +2100%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Onion rings
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 pancake
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more Starch +22.5%
Contains more Sucrose +351.3%
Contains more Glucose +72.4%
Contains more Fructose +125%
Contains more Lactose +266.7%
Contains more Maltose +2100%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 24.51g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 14.3g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 33.79g 27.81g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 268kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 20.88g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 0.56g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 1.79g Potato pancake
Fiber 2.2g 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 31mg 32mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.25mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 17mg 36mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 71mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 123mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 370mg 764mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.073mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.348mg 0.26mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 0IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.23mg Onion rings
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 1.6mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.158mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 33µg 41µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 34.1µg 2.7µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.15mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.35mg 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.151mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.081mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.216mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.109mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 2.137g 2.496g Onion rings
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 7.516g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g 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 Potato pancake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.359g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.