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Taro vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taro and Onion rings

  • Taro is richer in Potassium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Copper, and Fiber, yet Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Onion rings is 28% higher.
  • Taro contains 5 times more Vitamin E than Onion rings. Taro contains 2.38mg of Vitamin E , while Onion rings contains 0.46mg.
  • Taro contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Taro, 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.
Taro
Taro
7
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3
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Calcium +38.7%
Contains more Magnesium +94.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +380.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +135.6%
Contains more Manganese +10.1%
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.6%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Equal in Manganese - 0.348
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Contains more Calcium +38.7%
Contains more Magnesium +94.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +380.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +135.6%
Contains more Manganese +10.1%
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.6%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Equal in Manganese - 0.348

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.
Taro
Taro
5
:
5
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +3310%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.294
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Onion rings
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 6% 47% 27% 26% 18% 27% 25% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +3310%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.294

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
1
:
4
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Water +52.3%
Contains more Protein +176%
Contains more Fats +7050%
Contains more Carbs +27.7%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Onion rings
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 Water +52.3%
Contains more Protein +176%
Contains more Fats +7050%
Contains more Carbs +27.7%
Contains more Other +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
1
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2
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9096.4%
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9096.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taro 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 Taro Onion rings Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 31.59g Onion rings
Protein 1.5g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.2g 14.3g Onion rings
Carbs 26.46g 33.79g Onion rings
Calories 112kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 0.4g 5.1g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 2.2g Taro
Calcium 43mg 31mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Magnesium 33mg 17mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 71mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 123mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 370mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Copper 0.172mg 0.073mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.348mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.46mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 1.6mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.294mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.117mg Taro
Folate 22µg 33µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 1µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.069mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.111mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.067mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.02mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.082mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.034mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 2.137g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 7.633g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro Onion rings
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Taro
22%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.