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Onion rings vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Onion rings and Summer squash?

  • Onion rings is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, yet Summer squash is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 26% more.
  • Onion rings has 185 times more Sodium than Summer squash. While Onion rings has 370mg of Sodium, Summer squash has only 2mg.

We used Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw types 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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
7
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2
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Calcium +106.7%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Copper +43.1%
Contains more Manganese +98.9%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Summer squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +106.7%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Copper +43.1%
Contains more Manganese +98.9%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 17

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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
6
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4
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.7%
Contains more Folate +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1036.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Onion rings
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%
Summer squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.7%
Contains more Folate +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1036.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Protein +242.1%
Contains more Fats +7844.4%
Contains more Carbs +908.7%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Contains more Water +104.1%
Onion rings
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Summer squash
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +242.1%
Contains more Fats +7844.4%
Contains more Carbs +908.7%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Contains more Water +104.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8476.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Summer squash
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8476.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5766.7%
Contains more Glucose +74.7%
Contains more Fructose +32.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Onion rings
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
Summer squash
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5766.7%
Contains more Glucose +74.7%
Contains more Fructose +32.6%
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 Summer squash
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 Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 2.25g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 1.21g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.18g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 3.35g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 16kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 0.95g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 2.2g 1.1g Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 15mg Onion rings
Iron 1.25mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 17mg
Phosphorus 71mg 38mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 370mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.42mg 0.29mg Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.051mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.175mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.2µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.12mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.048mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.487mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.155mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 33µg 29µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg 3µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.011mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.028mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.042mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.069mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.065mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.017mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.041mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.053mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.025mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Summer squash
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.016g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.089g 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 Summer squash
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%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.