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Broccoli vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Broccoli and Shallot?

  • Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B5, yet Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 90% more.
  • Broccoli has 127 times more Vitamin K than Shallot. While Broccoli has 101.6µg of Vitamin K, Shallot has only 0.8µg.

We used Broccoli, raw and Shallots, raw types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +27%
Contains more Selenium +108.3%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +79.6%
Contains more Manganese +39%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Equal in Potassium - 334
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +27%
Contains more Selenium +108.3%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +79.6%
Contains more Manganese +39%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Equal in Potassium - 334
Equal in Zinc - 0.4

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +15475%
Contains more Vitamin E +1850%
Contains more Vitamin C +1015%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.6%
Contains more Folate +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +15475%
Contains more Vitamin E +1850%
Contains more Vitamin C +1015%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +485%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.6%
Contains more Folate +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +153%
Equal in Other - 0.8
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +153%
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.039
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.039

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Shallot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 2.82g 2.5g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.1g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 34kcal 72kcal Shallot
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 7.87g Broccoli
Fiber 2.6g 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 47mg 37mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Phosphorus 66mg 60mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 334mg Shallot
Sodium 33mg 12mg Shallot
Zinc 0.41mg 0.4mg Broccoli
Copper 0.049mg 0.088mg Shallot
Manganese 0.21mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 2.5µg 1.2µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 4IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 0µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.04mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 8mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.06mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.02mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.29mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 63µg 34µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 0.8µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.028mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.129mg 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.135mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.027mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.081mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.11mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.043mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.039g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Shallot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Broccoli
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients
  2. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.