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Onion rings vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Onion rings and Pumpkin flowers

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Iron, however, Pumpkin flowers has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Pumpkin flowers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% more.
  • Onion rings has 74 times more Sodium than Pumpkin flowers. Onion rings has 370mg of Sodium, while Pumpkin flowers have 5mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Pumpkin flowers, raw.

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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 Iron +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Calcium +25.8%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
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 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains more Calcium +25.8%
Contains more Magnesium +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +340.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1650%
Contains more Folate +78.8%
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 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1650%
Contains more Folate +78.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +301.9%
Contains more Fats +20328.6%
Contains more Carbs +930.2%
Contains more Other +197.9%
Contains more Water +105.2%
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% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +301.9%
Contains more Fats +20328.6%
Contains more Carbs +930.2%
Contains more Other +197.9%
Contains more Water +105.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190725%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190725%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 3.28g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 1.03g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.07g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 3.28g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 15kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 2.2g Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 1.25mg 0.7mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 71mg 49mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 173mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 370mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.42mg Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.7µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.042mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.075mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.69mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
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 Pumpkin flowers
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.009g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.004g 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 Pumpkin flowers
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
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.101g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
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 ($)

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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.