Onion rings vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between onion rings and potato wedges?
- Onion rings is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, and polyunsaturated fat, yet potato wedges are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Potato wedges' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 18% higher.
- Onion rings has 75 times more polyunsaturated fat than potato wedges. Onion rings has 7.633g of polyunsaturated fat, while potato wedges have 0.102g.
- Potato wedges contain less sugar.
We used Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +220.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +199.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.14 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
33.79 g
Water:
46.37 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +550% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.3% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.137 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.633 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7383.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.633g | 0.102g | 50% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Fats | 14.3g | 2.2g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.117mg | 0.35mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.348mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 370mg | 49mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 11.2mg | 11% |
| Starch | 25.58g | 11% | |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 276kcal | 123kcal | 8% |
| Folate | 33µg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 123mg | 394mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.25mg | 0.7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.185mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.137g | 0.55g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3g | 1.451g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 4.14g | 2.7g | 3% |
| Carbs | 33.79g | 25.5g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.26g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 31mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.7mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.349mg | 1.54mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.59g | 23.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.1g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.053g | 0g | 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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| 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.587g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)