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

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Important differences between Onion rings and Russet potato

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 27% more.
  • Onion rings has 67 times more Saturated Fat than Russet potato. Onion rings has 2.137g of Saturated Fat, while Russet potato has 0.032g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Potatoes, Russet, 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.
Contains more Calcium +72.2%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Contains more Selenium +1020%
Contains more Magnesium +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +347.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +46.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +72.2%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Manganese +52.6%
Contains more Selenium +1020%
Contains more Magnesium +76.5%
Contains more Potassium +347.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Copper +46.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71

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 E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1605%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.348
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1605%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.348

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.4%
Contains more Fats +10900%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Water +60.6%
Equal in Other - 1.35
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% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +57.4%
Contains more Fats +10900%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Water +60.6%
Equal in Other - 1.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14035.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14035.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +46.6%
Contains more Sucrose +351.3%
Contains more Glucose +254.1%
Contains more Fructose +293.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +46.6%
Contains more Sucrose +351.3%
Contains more Glucose +254.1%
Contains more Fructose +293.8%
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 Russet potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 19.14g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 2.63g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.13g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 21.44g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 97kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 17.45g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 0.32g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 2.2g 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 31mg 18mg Onion rings
Iron 1.25mg 1.07mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 71mg
Potassium 123mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 370mg 14mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.42mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.348mg 0.228mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.5µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.067mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.048mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.348mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 33µg 26µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg 2µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.027mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.086mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.085mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.125mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.137mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.041mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.104mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.131mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.044mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Russet potato
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.003g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.054g 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 Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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 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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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