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Potato vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato and Onion rings

  • Potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin C, however, Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Onion rings covers your daily Vitamin K needs 27% more than Potato.
  • Onion rings has 6 times less Vitamin C than Potato. Potato has 9.6mg of Vitamin C, while Onion rings has 1.6mg.
  • Potato contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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.
Potato
Potato
4
:
6
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Potassium +335%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +61.6%
Contains more Calcium +106.7%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +58.9%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Potassium +335%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +61.6%
Contains more Calcium +106.7%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +58.9%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71

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.
Potato
Potato
5
:
5
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Folate +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1605%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.349
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Onion rings
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 6% 47% 27% 26% 18% 27% 25% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Folate +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1605%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.349

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
1
:
4
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Water +61.5%
Contains more Protein +65.6%
Contains more Fats +10900%
Contains more Carbs +59.8%
Equal in Other - 1.4
Potato
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Onion rings
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 Water +61.5%
Contains more Protein +65.6%
Contains more Fats +10900%
Contains more Carbs +59.8%
Equal in Other - 1.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
1
:
2
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13291.2%
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13291.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
0
:
6
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Starch +48.1%
Contains more Sucrose +340%
Contains more Glucose +197.7%
Contains more Fructose +270.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Potato
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Onion rings
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 Starch +48.1%
Contains more Sucrose +340%
Contains more Glucose +197.7%
Contains more Fructose +270.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Onion rings Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 31.59g Onion rings
Protein 2.5g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.13g 14.3g Onion rings
Carbs 21.15g 33.79g Onion rings
Calories 93kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Starch 17.27g 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 0.34g 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 1.18g 5.1g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 2.2g
Calcium 15mg 31mg Onion rings
Iron 1.08mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Magnesium 28mg 17mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 71mg Onion rings
Potassium 535mg 123mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 370mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Copper 0.118mg 0.073mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 0.4µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 9.6mg 1.6mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 1.349mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.294mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.117mg Potato
Folate 28µg 33µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 2µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.081mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.119mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.13mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.038mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.125mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.042mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 2.137g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 7.633g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings

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Potato Onion rings
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Potato
22%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.