Calories in Fried onion rings
Generic food Cooked Vegetables
Fried onion rings contains 352 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (50 g) provides about 176 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 45% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fried vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 218 kcal per 100 g across 21 foods.
100 g provides 38% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 13% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 352 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 19.8 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 575 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 39.9 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Total sugars C | 5 g | |
| Protein C | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.5 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.7 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K C | 45 µg | 38% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.09 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 36 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 9.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 72 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 0.96 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 116 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 151 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.55 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.078 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 5.6 µg | 10% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 45%
- Fat 50%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.2 gin the top quarter of fried vegetables (median 3.7 g)
- Fiber2.6 gabove the median for fried vegetables (median 2 g)
- Sugars5 gabove the median for fried vegetables (median 1.8 g)
- Fat19.8 gin the top quarter of fried vegetables (median 12.9 g)
- Saturated fat3.2 gin the top quarter of fried vegetables (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium575 mgin the top quarter of fried vegetables (median 315 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water34 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 9.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 9.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.034 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.61 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.76 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.032 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.061 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 19 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 34 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 36 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes, frozen, french fried, par fried, extruded, prepared, heated in oven, without salt Cooked | 333 | 3.6 g | 39.7 g | 18.7 g |
| Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven Cooked | 288 | 4.5 g | 36.3 g | 14.4 g |
| Potatoes, frozen, french fried, par fried, extruded, unprepared Cooked | 260 | 2.8 g | 30.2 g | 15 g |
| Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, unprepared Cooked | 258 | 3.2 g | 30.5 g | 14.1 g |
| Potato tots, from fresh, fried or baked Cooked | 237 | 1.9 g | 24.4 g | 15.5 g |
| Potato tots, frozen, fried Cooked | 237 | 1.9 g | 24.4 g | 15.5 g |
| Potato tots, frozen, NS as to fried or baked Cooked | 237 | 1.9 g | 24.4 g | 15.5 g |
| Potatoes, hash brown, refrigerated, prepared, pan-fried in canola oil Cooked | 242 | 3.2 g | 34 g | 10.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked fried onion rings?
100 g of cooked fried onion rings has 352 kcal. 1 cup (50 g): about 176 kcal. 1 ring (10 g): about 35 kcal. 1 fast food order (120 g): about 422 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked fried onion rings?
Cooked fried onion rings contains 4.2 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in 1 cup (50 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fried vegetables, that is among the highest quarter (median 3.7 g).
How many carbs are in cooked fried onion rings?
Cooked fried onion rings has 39.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.6 g of fiber and 5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked fried onion rings?
Cooked fried onion rings contains 19.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked fried onion rings contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (38% DV), Vitamin E (18% DV), Thiamin (B1) (13% DV) and selenium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked fried onion rings?
100 g contains 575 mg of sodium, 25% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710055. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
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