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Plantain chips vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between plantain chips and onion rings

  • Plantain chips have more vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B5, copper, and magnesium; however, onion rings is higher in vitamin B1 and selenium.
  • Plantain chips cover your daily need for vitamin C 34% more than onion rings.
  • Plantain chips have 20 times more Vitamin C than onion rings. While plantain chips have 32.1mg of Vitamin C, onion rings has only 1.6mg.
  • Onion rings has less saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +317.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +539%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.4%
Contains more IronIron +28.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%
~equal in Phosphorus ~71mg

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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1906.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +995.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +274.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~33µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +106.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.9%
Contains more OtherOther +57.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2118.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +87.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +98.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +91.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Plantain chips Onion rings
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Onion rings Opinion
Calories 531kcal 276kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 29.59g 14.3g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 1.6mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 60.34g 31.59g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 33.79g Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg 17mg Plantain chips
Calcium 9mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 786mg 123mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.97mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 0.92g 5.1g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 2.2g Plantain chips
Copper 0.198mg 0.073mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Starch 50.8g 25.58g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 71mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 370mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU 0IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 0.4µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.294mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.117mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 35µg 33µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0.053g Onion rings
Choline 0mg 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 8.337g 2.137g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 3g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 7.633g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 6.346g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Onion rings
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
46%
Plantain chips
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients
  2. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients

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

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