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Onion rings vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between onion rings and trail mix

  • Trail mix is higher than onion rings in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Trail mix covers your daily copper needs 101% more than onion rings.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in onion rings is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Snacks, trail mix, regular.

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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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +829.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +151.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +456.9%
Contains more IronIron +144%
Contains more CopperCopper +1249.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +385.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +197.1%

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 4.7% 1.1% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +249.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +404%
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +105.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.9%
Contains more OtherOther +92.9%

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
20% 45% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +317.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.4%

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 Trail mix
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Trail mix Opinion
Calories 276kcal 462kcal Trail mix
Protein 4.14g 13.8g Trail mix
Fats 14.3g 29.4g Trail mix
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.4mg Onion rings
Net carbs 31.59g 44.9g Trail mix
Carbs 33.79g 44.9g Trail mix
Magnesium 17mg 158mg Trail mix
Calcium 31mg 78mg Trail mix
Potassium 123mg 685mg Trail mix
Iron 1.25mg 3.05mg Trail mix
Sugar 5.1g Trail mix
Fiber 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.985mg Trail mix
Zinc 0.42mg 3.22mg Trail mix
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 345mg Trail mix
Sodium 370mg 229mg Trail mix
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Trail mix
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Trail mix
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 1.034mg Trail mix
Selenium 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.462mg Trail mix
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.198mg Trail mix
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 4.712mg Trail mix
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.895mg Trail mix
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.298mg Trail mix
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 71µg Trail mix
Trans Fat 0.053g Trail mix
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 2.137g 5.55g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 12.53g Trail mix
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 9.65g Trail mix
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.166mg Trail mix
Threonine 0.15mg 0.482mg Trail mix
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Leucine 0.35mg 0.89mg Trail mix
Lysine 0.151mg 0.515mg Trail mix
Methionine 0.081mg 0.202mg Trail mix
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Valine 0.216mg 0.658mg Trail mix
Histidine 0.109mg 0.357mg Trail mix
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 Trail mix
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
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.