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Shallot vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shallot and Brussels sprout

  • Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, yet Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily Vitamin K needs 147% more than Shallot.
  • Shallot contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Brussels sprout. While Shallot contains 0.345mg of Vitamin B6, Brussels sprout contains only 0.219mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Shallots, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 less Sodium -52%
Contains more Copper +25.7%
Contains more Calcium +13.5%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Copper +25.7%
Contains more Calcium +13.5%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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 B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +18750%
Contains more Vitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.5%
Contains more Folate +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +22025%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +18750%
Contains more Vitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.5%
Contains more Folate +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +22025%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +87.7%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Equal in Water - 86
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Carbs +87.7%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +71.3%
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392207.7%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392207.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 5.15g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Brussels sprout
Carbs 16.8g 8.95g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 43kcal Shallot
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 7.87g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.2g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 37mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.2mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 60mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 334mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 12mg 25mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.088mg 0.07mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.2µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 4IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 8mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.219mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 0.8µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.098mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.149mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.125mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.027mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.11mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.043mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.062g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot Brussels sprout
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
15%
Shallot
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.