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Water chestnuts vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Water chestnuts and Onion rings

  • Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Onion rings is 28% higher.
  • Water chestnuts contain 5 times more Potassium than Onion rings. Water chestnuts contain 584mg of Potassium, while Onion rings contains 123mg.
  • Water chestnuts contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
5
:
5
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Potassium +374.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +346.6%
Contains more Calcium +181.8%
Contains more Iron +1983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Equal in Manganese - 0.348
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 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 Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Potassium +374.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +19%
Contains more Copper +346.6%
Contains more Calcium +181.8%
Contains more Iron +1983.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
5
:
4
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Vitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Folate +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +11266.7%
Water chestnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
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 E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Folate +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +11266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
1
:
4
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Water +58.4%
Contains more Protein +195.7%
Contains more Fats +14200%
Contains more Carbs +41.1%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 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 +58.4%
Contains more Protein +195.7%
Contains more Fats +14200%
Contains more Carbs +41.1%
Contains more Other +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
1
:
2
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17651.2%
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17651.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Onion rings Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 31.59g Onion rings
Protein 1.4g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.1g 14.3g Onion rings
Carbs 23.94g 33.79g Onion rings
Calories 97kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 4.8g 5.1g Water chestnuts
Fiber 3g 2.2g Water chestnuts
Calcium 11mg 31mg Onion rings
Iron 0.06mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Magnesium 22mg 17mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 63mg 71mg Onion rings
Potassium 584mg 123mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 370mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.5mg 0.42mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.326mg 0.073mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 0.7µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.46mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 4mg 1.6mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.116mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.294mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.117mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 33µg Onion rings
Vitamin K 0.3µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Water chestnuts
Saturated Fat 0.026g 2.137g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts Onion rings
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Water chestnuts
22%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.111g)
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.
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.