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Onion rings vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Onion rings and Red potato

  • Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Iron, yet Red potato is richer in Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Onion rings is 26% higher.
  • Onion rings contains 82 times more Saturated Fat than Red potato. Onion rings contains 2.137g of Saturated Fat, while Red potato contains 0.026g.

Food types used in this article are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.

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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
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Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Calcium +244.4%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Manganese +101.2%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Potassium +343.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Copper +138.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Red potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +244.4%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Manganese +101.2%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Potassium +343.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Copper +138.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
Equal in Zinc - 0.4

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
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5
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1117.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.2%
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 potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1117.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Fats +9433.3%
Contains more Carbs +72.5%
Contains more Water +65.3%
Equal in Other - 1.29
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 potato
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Fats +9433.3%
Contains more Carbs +72.5%
Contains more Water +65.3%
Equal in Other - 1.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17651.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Red potato
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17651.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Starch +68.8%
Contains more Sucrose +291.1%
Contains more Glucose +138.2%
Contains more Fructose +186.4%
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 potato
91% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 15.15 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 0.55 g
Fructose: 0.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +68.8%
Contains more Sucrose +291.1%
Contains more Glucose +138.2%
Contains more Fructose +186.4%
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 potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 17.79g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 2.3g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.15g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 19.59g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 89kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 15.15g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 0.44g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 1.43g Red potato
Fiber 2.2g 1.8g Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 9mg Onion rings
Iron 1.25mg 0.7mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 28mg Red potato
Phosphorus 71mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 123mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 370mg 12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.42mg 0.4mg Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.348mg 0.173mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Red potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.08mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 12.6mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.072mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.05mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 33µg 27µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg 2.8µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.023mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.075mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.074mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.12mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.035mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.091mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.115mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.039mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Red potato
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.026g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.002g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.043g 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 Red potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.