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Rice cakes vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rice cakes and Onion rings different?

  • Rice cakes are richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, while Onion rings is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily need of Manganese 254% more than Onion rings.
  • Rice cakes contain 9 times more Magnesium than Onion rings. Rice cakes contain 151mg of Magnesium, while Onion rings contains 17mg.
  • Rice cakes are lower in Sodium.

Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven types were 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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
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 +788.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +420.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +495.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +435.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1675.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +192.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.25mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +500.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.117mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 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 +117.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.1%
Contains more FatsFats +308.6%
Contains more WaterWater +685.9%
~equal in Other ~1.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 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 -70.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +170.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Onion rings Opinion
Calories 380kcal 276kcal Rice cakes
Protein 9g 4.14g Rice cakes
Fats 3.5g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Onion rings
Net carbs 76.3g 31.59g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 33.79g Rice cakes
Magnesium 151mg 17mg Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 299mg 123mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.14mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 2.2g Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.073mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 0.42mg Rice cakes
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 380mg 71mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 370mg Rice cakes
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 6.18mg 0.348mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 5.6µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 1.349mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.294mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.117mg Rice cakes
Vitamin K 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 21µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g Rice cakes
Choline 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 0.64g 2.137g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.07mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg 0.15mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.214mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg 0.35mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg 0.151mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg 0.081mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.243mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg 0.216mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg 0.109mg Rice cakes
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
Rice cakes 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
23%
Rice cakes
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.497g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.