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Onion rings vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Onion rings and Red leaf lettuce

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Red leaf lettuce is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Red leaf lettuce covers your daily need of Vitamin K 89% more than Onion rings.
  • Onion rings has 126 times more Saturated Fat than Red leaf lettuce. While Onion rings has 2.137g of Saturated Fat, Red leaf lettuce has only 0.017g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Lettuce, red leaf, 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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
7
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3
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.6%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +160.7%
Contains more Manganese +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +273.3%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Red leaf lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 45% 9% 12% 17% 4% 6% 10% 27% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.6%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +160.7%
Contains more Manganese +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +273.3%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Iron - 1.2

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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
6
:
4
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Vitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +311.4%
Equal in Folate - 36
Onion rings
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%
Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 450% 3% 0% 13% 16% 18% 7% 9% 24% 27% 0% 351%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +311.4%
Equal in Folate - 36

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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1
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Protein +211.3%
Contains more Fats +6400%
Contains more Carbs +1395.1%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Contains more Water +106.3%
Onion rings
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Red leaf lettuce
2% 96%
Protein: 1.33 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +211.3%
Contains more Fats +6400%
Contains more Carbs +1395.1%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Contains more Water +106.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
2
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1
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10501.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Red leaf lettuce
18% 5% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10501.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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0
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +555%
Contains more Fructose +350%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Onion rings
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Red leaf lettuce
42% 58%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.28 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +555%
Contains more Fructose +350%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Red leaf lettuce
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 Red leaf lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 1.36g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 1.33g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.22g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 2.26g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 16kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 0g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 0.28g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 0.48g Red leaf lettuce
Fiber 2.2g 0.9g Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 33mg Red leaf lettuce
Iron 1.25mg 1.2mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 12mg Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 28mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 187mg Red leaf lettuce
Sodium 370mg 25mg Red leaf lettuce
Zinc 0.42mg 0.2mg Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.028mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.203mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 1.5µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 7492IU Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 375µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3.7mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.064mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.077mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.321mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.144mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.1mg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 36µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin K 34.1µg 140.3µg Red leaf lettuce
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.022mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.048mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.038mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.045mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.016mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.067mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.048mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.019mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Red leaf lettuce
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.017g Red leaf lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.005g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.072g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Red leaf lettuce
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
76%
Red leaf lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
14%
Red leaf lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.12g)
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. Red leaf lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168431/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.