Onion rings vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Onion rings 258
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Onion rings 3.15
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Onion rings 30.5
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Onion rings 14.1
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Onion rings 1.80
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, unprepared — 3.15g vs 2.46g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 258 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Amaranth leaves, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Onion rings | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 258 kcal | 23 kcal | +1022% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 51.2 g | 91.7 g | -44% |
| Protein | 3.15 g | 2.46 g | +28% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.1 g | 0.330 g | +4173% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 30.5 g | 4.02 g | +659% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.80 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.53 g | 0.091 g | +4882% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.74 g | 0.076 g | +7450% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.60 mg | 43.3 mg | -89% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.100 mg | 0.027 mg | +270% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.079 mg | 0.158 mg | -50% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.693 mg | 0.658 mg | +5% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.240 mg | 0.064 mg | +275% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.132 mg | 0.192 mg | -31% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 48.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -44% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 29.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 146 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 46.0 mg | 215 mg | -79% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.930 mg | 2.32 mg | -60% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -75% |
| Phosphorus, P | 49.0 mg | 50.0 mg | -2% |
| Potassium, K | 190 mg | 611 mg | -69% |
| Sodium, Na | 246 mg | 20.0 mg | +1130% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.360 mg | 0.900 mg | -60% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.074 mg | 0.162 mg | -54% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.299 mg | 0.885 mg | -66% |
| Selenium, Se | 2.40 ug | 0.900 ug | +167% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1079 kj | 97.0 kj | +1012% |
| Ash | 1.00 g | 1.50 g | -33% |
| Fluoride, F | 55.0 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 19.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -78% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 68.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -20% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 2917 IU | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1140 ug | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.113 g | 0.001 g | +11200% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.75 g | 0.073 g | +3663% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.67 g | 0.012 g | +13850% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.188 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 5.55 g | 0.076 g | +7203% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.70 g | 0.147 g | +1737% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.55 g | 0.145 g | +1659% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.150 g | 0.002 g | +7400% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.042 g | 0.031 g | +35% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.089 g | 0.099 g | -10% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.126 g | 0.119 g | +6% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.207 g | 0.195 g | +6% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.089 g | 0.127 g | -30% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.048 g | 0.036 g | +33% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.064 g | 0.029 g | +121% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.143 g | 0.133 g | +8% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.092 g | 0.080 g | +15% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.128 g | 0.137 g | -7% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.192 g | 0.121 g | +59% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.064 g | 0.052 g | +23% |
| Alanine | 0.102 g | 0.139 g | -27% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.145 g | 0.229 g | -37% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.972 g | 0.292 g | +233% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.116 g | 0.132 g | -12% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.307 g | 0.121 g | +154% |
| Serine | 0.151 g | 0.111 g | +36% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na +1130% in Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, unprepared Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +275% in Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, unprepared Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +270% in Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, unprepared Selenium, Se +167% in Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, unprepared
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