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Onion rings vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Onion rings and Sweet onion

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Fiber in Onion rings is higher than in Sweet onion.
  • Onion rings covers your daily Vitamin K needs 28% more than Sweet onion.
  • Sweet onion has 46 times less Sodium than Onion rings. Onion rings has 370mg of Sodium, while Sweet onion has 8mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Onions, sweet, raw.

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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 6.4% 6% 11% 9.8% 19% 3.5% 12% 1% 9.9% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55%
Contains more IronIron +380.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +223.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +357.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1020%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
~equal in Potassium ~119mg

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 16% 0.06% 0.4% 0% 10% 4.6% 2.5% 5.9% 30% 0% 0.75% 17% 3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +417.5%
Contains more FatsFats +17775%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +347.5%
Contains more OtherOther +324.2%
Contains more WaterWater +96.8%

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
14% 45% 40%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 2.02 g
Lactose: 0.02 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +144.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +450%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +72.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +60.3%
~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 Sweet onion
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Sweet onion Opinion
Calories 276kcal 32kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 0.8g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.08g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 4.8mg Sweet onion
Net carbs 31.59g 6.65g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 7.55g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 9mg Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 20mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 119mg Onion rings
Iron 1.25mg 0.26mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 5.02g Sweet onion
Fiber 2.2g 0.9g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.056mg Onion rings
Zinc 0.42mg 0.13mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 0g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 27mg Onion rings
Sodium 370mg 8mg Sweet onion
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Sweet onion
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.02mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.076mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.5µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.041mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.02mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.133mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.098mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.13mg Sweet onion
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.3µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 23µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Sweet onion
Choline 10.7mg 5.5mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g Sweet onion
Monounsaturated Fat 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.009mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.018mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.014mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.025mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.033mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.009mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.024mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.02mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.011mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 2.02g Sweet onion
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 Sweet onion
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
7%
Sweet onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
8%
Sweet onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.137g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
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 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 ($)

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. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/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.