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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
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 +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.
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% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~33µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 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 ProteinProtein +212.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.2%
Contains more FatsFats +215%
Contains more WaterWater +1296.7%
~equal in Other ~1.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 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 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
98%
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
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 +112.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +144.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1771.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1700%
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.
Popcorn Onion rings
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 Popcorn Onion rings Opinion
Calories 387kcal 276kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 4.14g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 63.28g 31.59g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 33.79g Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 17mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 329mg 123mg Popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 1.25mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 5.1g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 2.2g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.073mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.42mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 25.58g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 71mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 370mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 0IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 1.113mg 0.348mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 1.349mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.294mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.117mg Popcorn
Vitamin K 1.2µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 31µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg 10.7mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 2.137g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.07mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg 0.15mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.214mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.35mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.151mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg 0.081mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.243mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.216mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.109mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Popcorn 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
16%
Popcorn
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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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