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

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The main differences between Sweet potato and Onion rings

  • Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Copper, yet Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Sweet potato is 107% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains 12 times more Vitamin C than Onion rings. Sweet potato contains 19.6mg of Vitamin C, while Onion rings contains 1.6mg.
  • Sweet potato contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt 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 19% 11% 42% 26% 54% 8.7% 23% 4.7% 65% 1.1%
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 +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +286.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.8%
Contains more IronIron +81.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%

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 65% 1153% 14% 0% 27% 24% 28% 53% 66% 0% 5.8% 4.5% 7.1%
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 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1382.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.116mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.349mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 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 +63.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106%
Contains more FatsFats +9433.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.2%
~equal in Other ~1.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 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 -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +149900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8196.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 17% 4% 4% 23%
Starch: 7.05 g
Sucrose: 2.28 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.12 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 SucroseSucrose +29.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +372.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +262.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +129.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +152%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Sweet potato Onion rings
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Onion rings Opinion
Calories 90kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 2.01g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.15g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 19.6mg 1.6mg Sweet potato
Net carbs 17.41g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 20.71g 33.79g Onion rings
Magnesium 27mg 17mg Sweet potato
Calcium 38mg 31mg Sweet potato
Potassium 475mg 123mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.69mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 6.48g 5.1g Onion rings
Fiber 3.3g 2.2g Sweet potato
Copper 0.161mg 0.073mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.32mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Starch 7.05g 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 54mg 71mg Onion rings
Sodium 36mg 370mg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 19218IU 0IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A 961µg 0µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.46mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg 0.348mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 1.349mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.884mg 0.294mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.117mg Sweet potato
Vitamin K 2.3µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 6µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Sweet potato
Choline 13.1mg 10.7mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g 2.137g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.107mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.07mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.118mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.084mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.037mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.11mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.039mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 0.5g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Sweet 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
111%
Sweet potato
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.085g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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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