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Seaweed vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Seaweed and Onion rings

  • Seaweed has more Folate, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc, while Onion rings has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Folate is 37% higher.
  • Onion rings contains 7 times less Magnesium than Seaweed. Seaweed contains 121mg of Magnesium, while Onion rings contains 17mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Seaweed is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw 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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
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 +611.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.9%
Contains more IronIron +128%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%

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 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
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 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +93.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +445.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 +75.9%
Contains more OtherOther +372.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2453.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +253.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 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 -88.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2961.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16140.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Onion rings Opinion
Calories 43kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 1.68g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.56g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 3mg 1.6mg Seaweed
Net carbs 8.27g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 9.57g 33.79g Onion rings
Magnesium 121mg 17mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 31mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 123mg Onion rings
Iron 2.85mg 1.25mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 5.1g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 2.2g Onion rings
Copper 0.13mg 0.073mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.42mg Seaweed
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 42mg 71mg Onion rings
Sodium 233mg 370mg Seaweed
Vitamin A 116IU 0IU Seaweed
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.46mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 0.7µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.116mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.294mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.117mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 66µg 34.1µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 33µg Seaweed
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 10.7mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 2.137g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.055mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.083mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.082mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.025mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.072mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.024mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
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

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Onion rings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
34%
Seaweed
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.89g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed 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 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.

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.