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Shallot vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shallot and Garden asparagus different?

  • Shallot is richer in Vitamin B6, and Manganese, while Garden asparagus is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B1.
  • Garden asparagus covers your daily need of Vitamin K 34% more than Shallot.
  • Shallot contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Garden asparagus. Shallot contains 0.345mg of Vitamin B6, while Garden asparagus contains 0.091mg.

Shallots, raw and Asparagus, raw types were used 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.
Shallot
Shallot
5
:
5
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Calcium +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +65.3%
Contains more Manganese +84.8%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Copper +114.8%
Contains more Selenium +91.7%
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Garden asparagus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +65.3%
Contains more Manganese +84.8%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Copper +114.8%
Contains more Selenium +91.7%

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
3
:
7
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +18800%
Contains more Vitamin E +2725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389%
Contains more Folate +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +5100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.274
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%
Garden asparagus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +279.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +18800%
Contains more Vitamin E +2725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389%
Contains more Folate +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +5100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.274

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
3
:
2
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +333%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Shallot
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Garden asparagus
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +13.6%
Contains more Carbs +333%
Contains more Other +37.9%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Water +16.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
2
:
1
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.2%
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Garden asparagus
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 1.78g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 2.2g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.12g Garden asparagus
Carbs 16.8g 3.88g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 20kcal Shallot
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 7.87g 1.88g Garden asparagus
Fiber 3.2g 2.1g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 24mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Shallot
Phosphorus 60mg 52mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 202mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.4mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.088mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.292mg 0.158mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 4IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 8mg 5.6mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.274mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.091mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 0.8µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.027mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg 0.084mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.075mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg 0.128mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.104mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.075mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.043mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.04g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.05g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
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 - $3.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus 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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/nutrients
  2. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.