Popcorn vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between popcorn and onion rings
- Popcorn has more fiber, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, zinc, and copper; however, onion rings is richer in vitamin K and selenium.
- Popcorn covers your daily fiber needs 49% more than onion rings.
- Onion rings has 8 times less magnesium than popcorn. Popcorn has 144mg of magnesium, while onion rings has 17mg.
- Popcorn contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +747.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +167.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +155.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +258.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +633.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +404.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +219.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +342.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2741.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 14.5g | 2.2g | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 71mg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.318g | 7.633g | 35% |
| Manganese | 1.113mg | 0.348mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 17mg | 30% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 34.1µg | 27% |
| Iron | 3.19mg | 1.25mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.08mg | 0.42mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.262mg | 0.073mg | 21% |
| Protein | 12.94g | 4.14g | 18% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 370mg | 16% |
| Fats | 4.54g | 14.3g | 15% |
| Carbs | 77.78g | 33.79g | 15% |
| Starch | 54.4g | 25.58g | 12% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 5.6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.104mg | 0.185mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.637g | 2.137g | 7% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 276kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.308mg | 1.349mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 123mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.95g | 3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 0.294mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.083mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.117mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 10.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.46mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 1.26g | 1% |
| Folate | 31µg | 33µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.28g | 31.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 5.1g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.053g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.252mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.607mg | 0.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.367mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.789g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.346g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.94 g
Fats:
4.54 g
Carbs:
77.78 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
4.14 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
33.79 g
Water:
46.37 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +212.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +215% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1296.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.318 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.137 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.633 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +215.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +229.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
54.4 g
Sucrose:
0.72 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +112.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +144.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1771.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1700% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
~0g
