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Shallot vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shallot and Chinese broccoli?

  • Shallot is richer in Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 70% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Shallot. Shallot has 0.345mg of Vitamin B6, while Chinese broccoli has 0.07mg.

We used Shallots, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Shallot
Shallot
7
:
3
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains more Copper +44.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%
Contains more Calcium +170.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Equal in Manganese - 0.264
Equal in Selenium - 1.3
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains more Copper +44.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%
Contains more Calcium +170.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Equal in Manganese - 0.264
Equal in Selenium - 1.3

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.
Shallot
Shallot
2
:
8
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +40850%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Folate +191.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +10500%
Shallot
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%
Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +40850%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.5%
Contains more Folate +191.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +10500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
3
:
2
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Protein +119.3%
Contains more Carbs +340.9%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Equal in Other - 0.79
Shallot
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +119.3%
Contains more Carbs +340.9%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Equal in Other - 0.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
1
:
2
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.2%
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Chinese broccoli
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 1.31g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 1.14g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 16.8g 3.81g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 22kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 3.2g 2.5g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 1.2mg 0.56mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Shallot
Phosphorus 60mg 41mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 261mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.4mg 0.39mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.061mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg 0.264mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 4IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 8mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.159mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.07mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 0.8µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.11g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.