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Red potato vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Red potato and Onion rings

  • Red potato is richer in Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Onion rings is 26% higher.
  • Red potato contains 8 times more Vitamin C than Onion rings. Red potato contains 12.6mg of Vitamin C, while Onion rings contains 1.6mg.
  • Red potato contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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 20% 2.7% 48% 26% 58% 11% 31% 1.6% 23% 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 +64.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +343.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244.4%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.42mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~71mg

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 42% 0.6% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 30% 20% 49% 0% 7% 20% 10%
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 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1117.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 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 +65.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80%
Contains more FatsFats +9433.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.5%
~equal in Other ~1.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 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 -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +149900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17651.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 15.15 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 0.55 g
Fructose: 0.44 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 +68.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +291.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +138.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +186.4%
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.
Red potato Onion rings
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Onion rings Opinion
Calories 89kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 2.3g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.15g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 12.6mg 1.6mg Red potato
Net carbs 17.79g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 19.59g 33.79g Onion rings
Magnesium 28mg 17mg Red potato
Calcium 9mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 545mg 123mg Red potato
Iron 0.7mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 1.43g 5.1g Red potato
Fiber 1.8g 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.174mg 0.073mg Red potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Starch 15.15g 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 72mg 71mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 370mg Red potato
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Red potato
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.173mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 1.349mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.294mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.117mg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 27µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Red potato
Choline 18.9mg 10.7mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 2.137g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.075mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.109mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.12mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.035mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.091mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.115mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.039mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 0.44g 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
Red potato 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%
Red potato
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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 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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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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