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

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How are onion rings and sweet potato chips different?

  • Sweet potato chips are higher than onion rings in vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B5, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Sweet potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin A, 132% more than onion rings.
  • Onion rings contains 11 times more sodium than sweet potato chips. Onion rings contains 370mg of sodium, while sweet potato chips contain 35mg.

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted types were 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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +282.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +652%
Contains more IronIron +69.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +464.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +287.6%

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 0% 395% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2034.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +427.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +357.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +242.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.8%
Contains more WaterWater +928.2%
Contains more FatsFats +126.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.2%
Contains more OtherOther +141.4%

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.1%

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 chips
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Sweet potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 1184µg 132%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 9.82mg 62%
Manganese 0.348mg 1.349mg 44%
Copper 0.073mg 0.412mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.535mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 12.224g 31%
Fats 14.3g 32.35g 28%
Fiber 2.2g 8.8g 26%
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 1.551mg 25%
Potassium 123mg 925mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 3g 9.155g 15%
Sodium 370mg 35mg 15%
Calories 276kcal 532kcal 13%
Starch 25.58g 11%
Phosphorus 71mg 145mg 11%
Iron 1.25mg 2.12mg 11%
Magnesium 17mg 65mg 11%
Vitamin K 34.1µg 24.5µg 8%
Carbs 33.79g 56.82g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.088mg 8%
Selenium 5.6µg 2.1µg 6%
Choline 10.7mg 36.6mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 2.088mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.137g 2.941g 4%
Calcium 31mg 59mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.161mg 3%
Protein 4.14g 2.94g 2%
Fructose 1.26g 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.53mg 1%
Folate 33µg 37µg 1%
Net carbs 31.59g 48.02g N/A
Sugar 5.1g 8.82g N/A
Trans fat 0.053g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.098mg 0%
Threonine 0.15mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 0.35mg 0.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.151mg 0.205mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.216mg 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.109mg 0.096mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Sweet potato chips
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
78%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.804g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 ($)

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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.