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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 amount of sodium in onion rings is lower.

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 ~0IU
~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 Opinion
Calories 276kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Protein 4.14g 6.7g Potato sticks
Fats 14.3g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 1.6mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 31.59g 49.9g Potato sticks
Carbs 33.79g 53.3g Potato sticks
Magnesium 17mg 64mg Potato sticks
Calcium 31mg 18mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 1.25mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 5.1g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 2.2g 3.4g Potato sticks
Copper 0.073mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.42mg 0.99mg Potato sticks
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 172mg Potato sticks
Sodium 370mg 633mg Onion rings
Vitamin E 0.46mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.348mg 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 5.6µg 8.1µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.096mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.116mg
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 34.1µg 22.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 40µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.053g Potato sticks
Choline 10.7mg 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 2.137g 8.88g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 17.9g Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 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 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.