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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 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 +94.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +380.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more IronIron +127.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
~equal in Manganese ~0.348mg

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
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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 15% 4.6% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
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 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +417.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +364%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3310%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.294mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 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 +52.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +176%
Contains more FatsFats +7050%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 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 -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 112kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 1.5g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.2g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 4.5mg 1.6mg Taro
Net carbs 22.36g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 26.46g 33.79g Onion rings
Magnesium 33mg 17mg Taro
Calcium 43mg 31mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 123mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Sugar 0.4g 5.1g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 2.2g Taro
Copper 0.172mg 0.073mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 84mg 71mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 370mg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Taro
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.46mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.348mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 5.6µg Onion rings
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
Vitamin K 1µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 22µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Taro
Choline 17.3mg 10.7mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 2.137g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 7.633g 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
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
Taro 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%
Taro
21%
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.