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

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What are the differences between Potato chips and Onion rings?

  • Potato chips is richer than Onion rings in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 58% more.
  • Potato chips has 19 times more Vitamin C than Onion rings. While Potato chips has 31.1mg of Vitamin C, Onion rings has only 1.6mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Onion rings is lower.

We used Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven types 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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
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 +294.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +936.6%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +319.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.2%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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 +1843.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1880.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +464.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +250.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 +69.1%
Contains more FatsFats +142%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.6%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2340.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 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 +228%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato chips Onion rings
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Onion rings Opinion
Calories 536kcal 276kcal Potato chips
Protein 7g 4.14g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 14.3g Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 1.6mg Potato chips
Net carbs 48.1g 31.59g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 33.79g Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 17mg Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 1275mg 123mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 1.25mg Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 5.1g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 2.2g Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.073mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.42mg Potato chips
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 165mg 71mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 370mg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.46mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.348mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 5.6µg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.116mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.349mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.294mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.117mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 45µg 33µg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.053g Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg 10.7mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 2.137g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 3g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 7.633g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.07mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg 0.15mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.214mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg 0.35mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg 0.151mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg 0.081mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.243mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg 0.216mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg 0.109mg Potato chips
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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Potato 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
56%
Potato chips
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.