Burger King Onion Rings
Burger King onion rings are crispy fried sweet onions. There are 200 or more calories in one order, depending on the size.
Read this report for detailed information about the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in onion rings served at Burger King fast food restaurant.
Onion Rings Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on the onion rings only, before adding any condiments such as ketchup or other dipping sauces.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) illustrates the amount of a specific nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and balance choices for your dietary goals.
Review the chart below, which shows that Burger King’s onion rings are high in sodium. A large order is also high in saturated fat.
% Daily Value
|
SMALL |
MEDIUM |
LARGE | |
|
Saturated Fat |
10% |
13% |
20% |
|
Cholesterol |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
Sodium |
22% |
28% |
40% |
Daily value is based on a daily diet of 2,000 calories, the standard measure used by the FDA for general adult nutrition guidance. However, your needs may be higher or lower, depending on your height, weight, and level of physical activity.
Calories
There are 200 or more calories in each serving of onion rings. Total calories vary by order size.
Here is a summary of the total calories in Burger King onion rings by size:
Calories by Macronutrient
Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient, by order size:
BK Onion Rings
Calories by Macronutrient|
Small |
Medium |
Large | |
|
Calories from Fat |
115 |
145 |
215 |
|
Calories from Carbs |
145 |
190 |
275 |
|
Calories from Protein |
20 |
25 |
30 |
|
Total Calories |
280 |
360 |
520 |
The highest proportion (about 55%) of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fats deliver 40% of the total calories, and the remaining 5% of calories are from protein.
Onion Rings
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summaries of calories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts provided by Burger King fast food restaurant. Calories may vary by location or with dipping sauces.
Calories from Fat, Carbs, and Protein
While total calories vary based on order size, the proportion of calories derived from each macronutrient (fat, carbs, and protein) remains about the same.
Let me clarify with an example. As mentioned above, the 27 grams of carbs in a Value size of this side dish delivers 110 calories. That’s 55% of the 200 total calories in a Value order.
A large order has more than double the total calories. But, carbohydrates contribute the same percentage (about 55%) of the 520 total calories in a large order.
Here is a summary of calories from carbohydrates, by onion ring order size:
The same holds true for fat and protein. Across all order sizes, fat contributes about 40% of the total calories and protein makes up about 5% of the total calories.
Nutrition Facts
Amount (%DV) per Order
|
SMALL |
MEDIUM |
LARGE | |
|
Calories |
280 |
360 |
520 |
|
Total Fat |
13g (20%) |
16g (25%) |
24g (37%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
2g (10%) |
2.5g (13%) |
4g (20%) |
|
Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
0g |
|
Cholesterol |
0mg (0%) |
0mg (0%) |
0g (0%) |
|
Sodium |
510mg (22%) |
640mg (27%) |
950g (40%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
37g (13%) |
48g (16%) |
70g (24%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
4g (16%) |
5g (20%) |
7g (29%) |
|
Total Sugars |
4g |
5g |
7g |
|
Protein |
4g |
4g |
7g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Total Fat
The smallest available size (a Value order) contains 9 grams of total dietary fats, including 1.5 grams of saturated fat. By comparison, a Large order of onion rings has 24 grams of total fat. That is high.
Check nutrition facts for Burger King menu items.
Dietary Fats in Size Large
If you increase your order to the Large, you will consume 24 grams of fat. That’s 37% of the recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Moreover, the size Large contains 4 grams of saturated fat.
Here is a copy of the nutrition facts for Burger King onion rings, by order size.
Ingredients and Allergens
Here is the list of ingredients in an order of Burger King onion rings.
Ingredients |
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Water, Enriched Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Dehydrated Minced Onion, Yellow Corn Flour, Sugar, Dehydrated Chopped Onion, Gelatinized Wheat Starch, Salt, Onion Flavor, Methylcellulose, Onion Powder, Fructose, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Wheat Gluten, Yeast Extract, Leavening, Sodium Alginate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Garlic Powder, Calcium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Corn Starch, Spice, Dried Yeast, Sorbitol, Celery Seed |
Allergens
Burger King’s onion rings are made with ingredients that contain wheat.
In addition, they may be cooked in the same fryer that’s used to cook other menu items. Those other foods may contain common allergens such as fish, egg, milk, or tree nuts.
Check list of disclosed allergens in Burger King menu items.
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