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

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The main differences between Onion rings and Sweet potato

  • Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, and Selenium, yet Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Sweet potato is 107% higher.
  • Onion rings contains 41 times more Saturated Fat than Sweet potato. Onion rings contains 2.137g of Saturated Fat, while Sweet potato contains 0.052g.

Food types used in this article are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt.

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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 19% 11% 42% 26% 54% 8.7% 23% 4.7% 65% 1.1%
Contains more IronIron +81.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +286.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.8%

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 65% 1153% 14% 0% 27% 24% 28% 53% 66% 0% 5.8% 4.5% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1382.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.106mg
~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
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +106%
Contains more FatsFats +9433.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.2%
Contains more WaterWater +63.4%
~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% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +149900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8196.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.6%

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
52% 17% 4% 4% 23%
Starch: 7.05 g
Sucrose: 2.28 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +262.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +129.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +152%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +29.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +372.7%
~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 potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Sweet potato Opinion
Calories 276kcal 90kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 2.01g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.15g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Net carbs 31.59g 17.41g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 20.71g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 27mg Sweet potato
Calcium 31mg 38mg Sweet potato
Potassium 123mg 475mg Sweet potato
Iron 1.25mg 0.69mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 6.48g Onion rings
Fiber 2.2g 3.3g Sweet potato
Copper 0.073mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.42mg 0.32mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g 7.05g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 54mg Onion rings
Sodium 370mg 36mg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 0IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A 0µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.71mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.348mg 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 5.6µg 0.2µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.107mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.106mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 34.1µg 2.3µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 6µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Sweet potato
Choline 10.7mg 13.1mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.052g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.002g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.092g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.04mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.107mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.118mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.084mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.037mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.114mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.11mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.039mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 0.5g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g 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 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
111%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.085g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/nutrients

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

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