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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 2.7% 48% 26% 58% 11% 31% 1.6% 23% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.4%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +343.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~72mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 42% 0.6% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 30% 20% 49% 0% 7% 20% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1117.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
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 ProteinProtein +80%
Contains more FatsFats +9433.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.5%
Contains more WaterWater +65.3%
~equal in Other ~1.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +149900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17651.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch +68.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +291.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +138.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +186.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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
Calories 276kcal 89kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 2.3g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.15g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 12.6mg Red potato
Net carbs 31.59g 17.79g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 19.59g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 28mg Red potato
Calcium 31mg 9mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 545mg Red potato
Iron 1.25mg 0.7mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 1.43g Red potato
Fiber 2.2g 1.8g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.174mg Red potato
Zinc 0.42mg 0.4mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 15.15g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 72mg Red potato
Sodium 370mg 12mg Red potato
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Red potato
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.08mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.173mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg Onion rings
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
Vitamin K 34.1µg 2.8µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 27µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Red potato
Choline 10.7mg 18.9mg 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
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
Fructose 1.26g 0.44g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Onion rings
16%
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.

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