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

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Differences between potato sticks and onion rings

  • Onion rings contains less vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and iron than potato sticks.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 58% higher.
  • Onion rings contains 30 times less Vitamin C than potato sticks. Potato sticks contain 47.3mg of Vitamin C, while onion rings contains 1.6mg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in onion rings is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, potato sticks 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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 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 +276.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +905.7%
Contains more IronIron +81.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +331.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +135.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.5%

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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 +2856.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1880.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +226.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.116mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 +61.8%
Contains more FatsFats +140.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.7%
Contains more OtherOther +142.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2007.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 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 +105.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato sticks Onion rings Opinion
Calories 522kcal 276kcal Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 4.14g Potato sticks
Fats 34.4g 14.3g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 1.6mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 31.59g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 33.79g Potato sticks
Magnesium 64mg 17mg Potato sticks
Calcium 18mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 1237mg 123mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 1.25mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 5.1g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 2.2g Potato sticks
Copper 0.315mg 0.073mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 0.42mg Potato sticks
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 172mg 71mg Potato sticks
Sodium 633mg 370mg Onion rings
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.46mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg 0.348mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 5.6µg Potato sticks
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.116mg
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 1.349mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.294mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.117mg Potato sticks
Vitamin K 22.1µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 40µg 33µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.053g Potato sticks
Choline 34.9mg 10.7mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 2.137g Onion rings
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 3g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 7.633g Potato sticks
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 - 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
Potato sticks Onion rings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
53%
Potato sticks
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.743g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.