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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 covers your daily need of 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% 1421% 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 Opinion
Calories 276kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 4.14g 2.94g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 33.79g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 17mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Calcium 31mg 59mg Sweet potato chips
Potassium 123mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 1.25mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Sugar 5.1g 8.82g Onion rings
Fiber 2.2g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.073mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.42mg 0.53mg Sweet potato chips
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 145mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 370mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 0µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.46mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 0.348mg 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 5.6µg 2.1µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.088mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.161mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 2.088mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin K 34.1µg 24.5µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 37µg Sweet potato chips
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Sweet potato chips
Choline 10.7mg 36.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.137g 2.941g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.15mg 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.17mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.287mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.081mg 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.216mg 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.109mg 0.096mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
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 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
157%
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.