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Onion rings vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Onion rings and Rice cakes different?

  • Onion rings is richer in Vitamin B1, while Rice cakes are higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily need of Manganese 254% more than Onion rings.
  • Onion rings contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Rice cakes. Onion rings contains 0.185mg of Vitamin B1, while Rice cakes contain 0.056mg.
  • Rice cakes are lower in Sodium.

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat types were used in this article.

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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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +788.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +420.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +495.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +435.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1675.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +192.9%
~equal in Iron ~1.14mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +500.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +308.6%
Contains more WaterWater +685.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.1%
~equal in Other ~1.5g

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +170.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.1%

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 Rice cakes
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Rice cakes Opinion
Calories 276kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Protein 4.14g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 14.3g 3.5g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 76.3g Rice cakes
Carbs 33.79g 80.1g Rice cakes
Magnesium 17mg 151mg Rice cakes
Calcium 31mg 11mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 299mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.25mg 1.14mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g Rice cakes
Fiber 2.2g 3.8g Rice cakes
Copper 0.073mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Zinc 0.42mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 370mg 116mg Rice cakes
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 5.6µg 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.056mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.103mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.13mg Rice cakes
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 21µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g Rice cakes
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 1.11g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 1.11g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.15mg 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.35mg 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.151mg 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.081mg 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.216mg 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.109mg 0.218mg Rice cakes
Fructose 1.26g 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 Rice cakes
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
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.497g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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 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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.