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Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated and onion rings different?

  • Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C; however, onion rings is richer in vitamin K, selenium, iron, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for onion rings is 22% higher.
  • Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated contains 5 times more vitamin C than onion rings. While potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated contains 8.6mg of vitamin C, onion rings contains only 1.6mg.
  • Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated has less saturated fat.

Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven are the varieties used 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 17% 3.6% 42% 21% 35% 9.5% 37% 42% 20% 2.2%
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 +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +288.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.3%
Contains more IronIron +119.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%

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 29% 0% 7.8% 0% 33% 7.4% 39% 28% 60% 0% 19% 17% 13%
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 +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +360.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 26% 64% 2%
Protein: 2.75 g
Fats: 5.48 g
Carbs: 25.55 g
Water: 64.44 g
Other: 1.78 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 WaterWater +39%
Contains more OtherOther +27.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.5%
Contains more FatsFats +160.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 44% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.848 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.874 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 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 -60.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +408.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 23.2 g
Sucrose: 0.18 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0 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 +10.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +877.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +627.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated Onion rings
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated Onion rings DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 7.633g 41%
Vitamin K 7.4µg 34.1µg 22%
Fats 5.48g 14.3g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.117mg 11%
Potassium 478mg 123mg 10%
Iron 0.57mg 1.25mg 9%
Selenium 0.4µg 5.6µg 9%
Manganese 0.154mg 0.348mg 8%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 1.6mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.848g 2.137g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.116mg 6%
Calories 158kcal 276kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 1.349mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.185mg 5%
Folate 23µg 33µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.874g 3g 3%
Protein 2.75g 4.14g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.463mg 0.294mg 3%
Carbs 25.55g 33.79g 3%
Copper 0.104mg 0.073mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.26g 2%
Phosphorus 87mg 71mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 31mg 2%
Choline 23.7mg 10.7mg 2%
Magnesium 24mg 17mg 2%
Sodium 324mg 370mg 2%
Starch 23.2g 25.58g 1%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.42mg 1%
Fiber 2g 2.2g 1%
Net carbs 23.55g 31.59g N/A
Sugar 0.37g 5.1g N/A
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.46mg 0%
Trans fat 0.053g N/A
Tryptophan 0.024mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.15mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.096mg 0.214mg 0%
Leucine 0.161mg 0.35mg 0%
Lysine 0.162mg 0.151mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.243mg 0%
Valine 0.152mg 0.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.109mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g 0.789g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.047g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated Onion rings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
19%
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated
Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.289g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Potatoes, french fried, all types, salt added in processing, frozen, home-prepared, oven heated - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169264/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.