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

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Significant differences between onion rings and potato salad

  • Onion rings has more manganese, vitamin B1, iron, folate, and polyunsaturated fat; however, potato salad is richer in vitamin C.
  • Potato salad covers your daily cholesterol needs 23% more than onion rings.
  • Potato salad has 5 times less Folate than onion rings. Onion rings has 33µg of Folate, while potato salad has 7µg.
  • Onion rings contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.2%
Contains more IronIron +92.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +244.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.6%

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +371.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more FatsFats +74.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202.5%
Contains more WaterWater +63.9%
Contains more OtherOther +39.3%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Potato salad Opinion
Calories 276kcal 143kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 2.68g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 8.2g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 10mg Potato salad
Net carbs 31.59g 9.87g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 11.17g Onion rings
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 19mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 254mg Potato salad
Iron 1.25mg 0.65mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g Potato salad
Fiber 2.2g 1.3g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.42mg 0.31mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 52mg Onion rings
Sodium 370mg 529mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.101mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 4.1µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.077mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.06mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.89mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 7µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g Potato salad
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 2.48g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 3.737g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.042mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.141mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.202mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.081mg 0.066mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.135mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.172mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.062mg Onion rings
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 Potato salad
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
12%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.708g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.