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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, Monounsaturated Fat, 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 Sodium.

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 Calcium +106.7%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +220.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +106.7%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Potassium +220.3%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +199.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +199.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Contains more Water +47.3%
Equal in Other - 1.3
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% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Carbs +32.5%
Contains more Water +47.3%
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7383.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7383.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Onion rings Potato wedges
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 23.5g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 2.7g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 2.2g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 25.5g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 123kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2.2g 2g Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 15mg Onion rings
Iron 1.25mg 0.7mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 19mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 71mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 123mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 370mg 49mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.42mg 0.37mg Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.1mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.04mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 33µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
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
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Potato wedges
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.55g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 1.451g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.102g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 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 wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.587g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.