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

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Important differences between Russet potato and Onion rings

  • Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin C, however, Onion rings has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 27% more.
  • Russet potato has 5 times more Vitamin C than Onion rings. Russet potato has 8.3mg of Vitamin C, while Onion rings has 1.6mg.
  • Russet potato is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, Russet, 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 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
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 +76.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +347.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.2%
Contains more IronIron +16.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1020%
~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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
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 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1605%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.349mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 +60.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.6%
~equal in Other ~1.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 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 -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +99900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14035.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 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 +46.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +351.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +254.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +293.8%
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.
Russet potato Onion rings
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Onion rings Opinion
Calories 97kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 2.63g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.13g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 8.3mg 1.6mg Russet potato
Net carbs 19.14g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 21.44g 33.79g Onion rings
Magnesium 30mg 17mg Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 550mg 123mg Russet potato
Iron 1.07mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 1.08g 5.1g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 2.2g Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.073mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Starch 17.45g 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 71mg
Sodium 14mg 370mg Russet potato
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Russet potato
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.228mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 0.5µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.294mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.117mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 26µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Russet potato
Choline 15mg 10.7mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 2.137g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.086mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.125mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.137mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.041mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.131mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.044mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 0.32g 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
Russet 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
17%
Russet potato
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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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