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Onion rings
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 417 kcal —
- Protein 3.9 g 8%
- Carbohydrate 41 g 15%
- Fat 25 g 32%
- Saturated fat 4.2 g 21%
- Fibre 2.7 g 10%
- Sugars 5.4 g —
- Sodium 776 mg 34%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 1.4 mg 2%
- Vitamin E 4.9 mg 33%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.11 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.06 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 0.67 mg 4%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.33 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 8%
- Choline 8.4 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 115 mg 9%
- Iron 0.78 mg 4%
- Magnesium 19 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 158 mg 13%
- Potassium 167 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.51 mg 5%
- Copper 0.08 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.34 mg 15%
- Selenium 5.7 µg 10%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 417 | 3.9 g | 41 g | 25 g |
| 1 × small | 91 g | 379 | 3.5 g | 37 g | 23 g |
| 1 × medium | 117 g | 488 | 4.5 g | 48 g | 30 g |
| 1 × large | 142 g | 592 | 5.5 g | 58 g | 36 g |
| 2 × small | 182 g | 759 | 7 g | 74 g | 46 g |
| ½ × small | 45.5 g | 190 | 1.8 g | 19 g | 12 g |
| 3 × small | 273 g | 1138 | 11 g | 112 g | 69 g |
| 4 × small | 364 g | 1518 | 14 g | 149 g | 92 g |
Similar foods
- Fried breaded onion ringsfast foods, side dish411 kcal / 100 g
- Breaded and fried onion rings411 kcal / 100 g
- Crunchy onion ringsapplebee's356 kcal / 100 g
- Denny's onion rings385 kcal / 100 g
- Onion rings in frying batterwith beer, deep-fried226 kcal / 100 g
- French friesburger king280 kcal / 100 g
- Hamburgerburger king261 kcal / 100 g
- Hash brown roundsburger king302 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Onion rings
How do you make onion rings extra crisp at home?
Slice onions into thick rings, separate them and pat them dry before coating: a thin layer of flour helps the batter cling. Fry in oil at 180 °C in small batches for about 2–3 minutes, until golden, then drain on a wire rack rather than kitchen paper.
Can you cook frozen onion rings in an air fryer?
Yes. Arrange them in a single layer and cook from frozen at 200 °C for about 8–12 minutes, turning or shaking the basket halfway through; add a few minutes if they are not crisp and hot all the way through.
How do you stop onion rings from going soggy?
Drain freshly fried rings on a wire rack and serve straight away; stacking them traps steam. To re-crisp leftovers, spread them in one layer in an oven at 200 °C for 5–8 minutes, or use an air fryer.
What do onion rings go well with?
Serve them with burgers, hot dogs or grilled sandwiches, and pair their sweetness with a sharp dip such as mustard, vinegar-based barbecue sauce or a yoghurt dip. They also work as a crunchy topping for a salad or chilli.
Are onion rings made from whole onion slices?
Traditional onion rings are cut from crosswise slices of onion, with the layers separated into rings before battering or breading. Some commercially made rings use minced onion formed into rings instead, so the texture can be more uniform.
Are onion rings higher in calories than chips?
Yes: onion rings have 417 kcal per 100 g, compared with 280 kcal in chips. The coating and absorbed frying oil account for much of the difference from plain onion.
Are onion rings high in salt?
A 100 g portion contains 776 mg of sodium, so a large serving can add up quickly, especially alongside a burger or other salted foods. Dipping sauces may add more.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170771 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
