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Onion rings vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are onion rings and sesame chicken different?

  • Onion rings is higher in vitamin B1 and manganese; however, sesame chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for sesame chicken is 20% higher.
  • Onion rings contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than sesame chicken. While onion rings contains 0.185mg of Vitamin B1, sesame chicken contains only 0.04mg.

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken are the varieties 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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.3%
Contains more IronIron +14.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +319.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.2%

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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +184.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +585%

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
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +246.1%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%
~equal in Fats ~14.25g
~equal in Water ~42.8g

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
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~6.885g

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
40% 44% 8% 8%
Starch: 10.7 g
Sucrose: 11.79 g
Glucose: 2.18 g
Fructose: 2.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +139.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +569.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +66.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +59.5%
~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 Sesame chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Sesame chicken Opinion
Calories 276kcal 293kcal Sesame chicken
Protein 4.14g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.3g 14.25g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 26.18g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 26.88g Onion rings
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Onion rings
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 17mg 22mg Sesame chicken
Calcium 31mg 12mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 204mg Sesame chicken
Iron 1.25mg 1.09mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 15.98g Onion rings
Fiber 2.2g 0.7g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.051mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 0.91mg Sesame chicken
Starch 25.58g 10.7g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 130mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 370mg 482mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.348mg 0.083mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.04mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.225mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 34.1µg 27.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 8µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0.045g Sesame chicken
Choline 10.7mg 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 2.137g 2.41g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 6.885g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g 0.774g Onion rings
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g 0.039g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g 5.925g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Sesame chicken
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.