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Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven

Vegetables Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Data sources: 55 Foundation 40 SR Legacy

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven is a vegetable at 288 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Omega-3 ALA, providing 0.859 g (54% of the Daily Value) per 100g serving. Vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber with relatively few calories. They are a cornerstone of virtually every dietary guideline worldwide. Our database tracks 95 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

288
Calories
kcal
4.5
Protein
g
14.4
Fat
g
36.3
Carbs
g
2.4
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

🥜
Omega-3 ALA
0.86 g
54% DV
Linoleic Acid (18:2)
6.4 g
38% DV
☀️
Vitamin K1
34.1 µg
28% DV

Data for 95 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 11
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water Foundation43.4g
1%
Calories Foundation288kcal
Energy (kJ) Foundation1,210kj
Protein Foundation4.5g
8%
Total Fat Foundation14.4g
Carbohydrate Foundation36.3g
28%
Fiber Foundation2.4g
6%
Total Sugars Foundation4.5g
Total Sugars SR5.1g
Starch Foundation27.2g
Ash Foundation1.4g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium Foundation28.0mg
3%
Iron Foundation1.1mg
14%
Magnesium Foundation20.4mg
5%
Phosphorus Foundation75.0mg
11%
Potassium Foundation135mg
4%
Sodium Foundation374mg
25%
Zinc Foundation0.59mg
5%
Copper Foundation0.08mg
9%
Manganese Foundation0.43mg
19%
Selenium Foundation5.6µg
10%
Vitamins 32
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR0µg
Vitamin A (IU) SR0IU
Retinol SR0µg
Beta-Carotene SR0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C Foundation1.6mg
2%
Vitamin D SR0µg
Vitamin D (IU) SR0IU
Vitamin E Foundation0.57mg
4%
Beta-Tocopherol Foundation0.98mg
Gamma-Tocopherol Foundation3.5mg
Delta-Tocopherol Foundation2.0mg
Alpha-Tocotrienol Foundation0mg
Beta-Tocotrienol Foundation0.20mg
Gamma-Tocotrienol Foundation0mg
Delta-Tocotrienol Foundation0mg
Vitamin K1 SR34.1µg
28%
Thiamin (B1) Foundation0.20mg
16%
Riboflavin (B2) Foundation0.12mg
9%
Niacin (B3) Foundation1.6mg
10%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) Foundation0.30mg
6%
Vitamin B6 Foundation0.13mg
10%
Folate Foundation31.0µg
8%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR33.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR33.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR0µg
Choline Foundation10.7mg
2%
Betaine Foundation36.4mg
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat Foundation2.1g
Monounsaturated Fat Foundation2.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat Foundation7.6g
Trans Fat Foundation0.04g
Cholesterol SR0mg
Omega-3 ALA Foundation0.86g
54%
Omega-3 EPA Foundation0g
Omega-3 DPA Foundation0g
Omega-3 DHA Foundation0g
Individual Fatty Acids 12
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) Foundation0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) Foundation0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) Foundation0.006g
Capric Acid (10:0) Foundation0.01g
Lauric Acid (12:0) Foundation0.005g
Myristic Acid (14:0) Foundation0.01g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) Foundation1.4g
Stearic Acid (18:0) Foundation0.56g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR6.4g
38%
Omega-6 LA Foundation6.7g
Omega-6 GLA Foundation0.05g
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.84g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.07g
Threonine SR0.15g
Isoleucine SR0.21g
Leucine SR0.35g
Lysine SR0.15g
Methionine SR0.08g
Cystine SR0.11g
Phenylalanine SR0.24g
Tyrosine SR0.16g
Valine SR0.22g
Arginine SR0.33g
Histidine SR0.11g
Alanine SR0.17g
Aspartic Acid SR0.25g
Glutamic Acid SR1.6g
Glycine SR0.20g
Proline SR0.52g
Serine SR0.26g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

1
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Dietary Fat + Vitamin K●●●

Vitamin K is fat-soluble. Absorption increases significantly when consumed with dietary fat, particularly for phylloquinone (K1) from plant sources.

Gijsbers et al., Br J Nutr, 1996

Vitamin B6 + Magnesium●●

Vitamin B6 may enhance intracellular magnesium accumulation. Combined supplementation has shown greater benefits for stress and anxiety than magnesium alone.

Pouteau et al., PLoS One, 2018

Vitamin B6 + Folate●●

Vitamin B6 is a cofactor in folate-dependent one-carbon metabolism. Together with B12, these three nutrients regulate homocysteine levels.

Selhub, J Nutr Health Aging, 2002

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Fiber vs Iron●●

Phytates in high-fibre foods (whole grains, legumes) bind non-heme iron and reduce its bioavailability. Soaking, sprouting, and fermentation reduce phytate content.

Hurrell & Egli, Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2010

Fiber vs Zinc●●

Phytates in fibre-rich foods chelate zinc, reducing its bioavailability by up to 50% in high-phytate diets. This is a major concern in plant-based diets.

Sandstrom, Food Nutr Res, 1997

Manganese vs Iron●●

Manganese and iron share the DMT1 transporter and compete for absorption. High iron status reduces manganese absorption and vice versa.

Erikson et al., Pharmacol Ther, 2007

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

74
Amino Acid Score
Moderate
Lysine
Limiting Amino Acid
18
Amino Acids Tracked

Tip: The limiting amino acid is Lysine. Pair with legumes, dairy, and soy for a complete amino acid profile.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.0715.5
Threonine0.1533.2
Isoleucine0.2147.3
Leucine0.3577.4
Lysine0.1533.4
Methionine0.0817.9
Cystine0.1123.9
Phenylalanine0.2453.8
Tyrosine0.1634.7
Valine0.2247.8
Arginine0.3371.9
Histidine0.1124.1
Alanine0.1738.1
Aspartic Acid0.2554.4
Glutamic Acid1.6364.6
Glycine0.2043.4
Proline0.52115.3
Serine0.2656.6

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

2.1g
Saturated
2.9g
Monounsaturated
7.6g
Polyunsaturated
1:7.8
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-6 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
ALA (18:3 n-3)0.86 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)6.7 g

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Other Vegetables” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Folate loses up to 31% when boiled (drained). Boiled (water used) retains 85%.
Choline loses up to 10% when fried. Boiled (drained) retains 100%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

42
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 42
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Macro Model ●● Estimated from macronutrient composition (R²=0.49)

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Onions & Leeks” category.

0.50
kg CO₂e / kg
Very Low Impact
0.37
m² land / kg
Land Use
14.0
L water / kg
Water Use
2.8
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions0.50 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use0.37 m² / kg
Water Use14.0 L / kg
Eutrophication3.2 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification2.8 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Vegetables

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Vegetables” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
China; mainland
310
2.
China
306
3.
Albania
258
4.
North Macedonia
221
5.
Guyana
209
6.
Kazakhstan
204
7.
Oman
192
8.
Uzbekistan
190
9.
Tajikistan
186
10.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
183

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+76%
1961: 38 kcal2023: 67 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven?

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven contains 288 kcal per 100 grams, making it a calorie-dense food. The energy comes from 4.5g of protein (6% of calories), 14.4g of fat (45%), and 36.3g of carbohydrates (50%). Carbohydrates are the primary energy source.

What is Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven is Omega-3 ALA, providing 0.86 g per 100g (54% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Linoleic Acid (18:2) (38% DV). Our database tracks 95 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven high in protein?

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven contains 4.5g of protein per 100 grams. While not a high-protein food, it can contribute to daily protein needs as part of a varied diet.

How much fiber is in Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven?

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven contains 2.4g of fiber per 100 grams, which is a small amount. To increase fiber intake, consider pairing with high-fiber foods such as legumes, whole grains, or vegetables.

What is the insulin index of Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven?

Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven has a moderate insulin response (II: 42) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.