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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.
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 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.2%
Contains more IronIron +16.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1020%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +347.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~71mg

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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1605%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.348mg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.6%
Contains more WaterWater +60.6%
~equal in Other ~1.35g

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
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +99900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14035.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%

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
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 StarchStarch +46.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +351.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +254.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +293.8%
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 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
Calories 276kcal 97kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 2.63g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.13g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Net carbs 31.59g 19.14g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 21.44g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 30mg Russet potato
Calcium 31mg 18mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 550mg Russet potato
Iron 1.25mg 1.07mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 2.2g 2.3g Russet potato
Copper 0.073mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.42mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 17.45g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 71mg
Sodium 370mg 14mg Russet potato
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Russet potato
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.228mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.5µg Onion rings
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
Vitamin K 34.1µg 2µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 26µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Russet potato
Choline 10.7mg 15mg 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
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
Fructose 1.26g 0.32g 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 Russet 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
17%
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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