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

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Differences between onion rings and potato sticks

  • Onion rings contains less vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and iron than potato sticks.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 58% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +276.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +905.7%
Contains more IronIron +81.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +331.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.6%

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2856.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1880.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +226.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.116mg
~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
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +2007.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.8%
Contains more FatsFats +140.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.7%
Contains more OtherOther +142.9%

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.5%

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 sticks
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Potato sticks DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 17.9g 68%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 9.11mg 58%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 47.3mg 51%
Potassium 123mg 1237mg 33%
Fats 14.3g 34.4g 31%
Saturated fat 2.137g 8.88g 31%
Copper 0.073mg 0.315mg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 4.785mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.32mg 16%
Phosphorus 71mg 172mg 14%
Iron 1.25mg 2.27mg 13%
Calories 276kcal 522kcal 12%
Magnesium 17mg 64mg 11%
Sodium 370mg 633mg 11%
Starch 25.58g 11%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 22.1µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3g 6.16g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.096mg 7%
Carbs 33.79g 53.3g 7%
Fiber 2.2g 3.4g 5%
Selenium 5.6µg 8.1µg 5%
Protein 4.14g 6.7g 5%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.99mg 5%
Choline 10.7mg 34.9mg 4%
Manganese 0.348mg 0.423mg 3%
Fructose 1.26g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.403mg 2%
Folate 33µg 40µg 2%
Calcium 31mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 31.59g 49.9g N/A
Sugar 5.1g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.116mg 0%
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.15mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0%
Leucine 0.35mg 0%
Lysine 0.151mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0%
Valine 0.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.109mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Potato sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Onion rings
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.743g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.