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Shallot vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shallot and Potato

  • Shallot contains less Vitamin B3, and Potassium than Potato.
  • Potato contains 7 times less Sugar than Shallot. Shallot contains 7.87g of Sugar, while Potato contains 1.18g.

The food types used in this comparison are Shallots, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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
Potato
Potato
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.08
Equal in Zinc - 0.36
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.08
Equal in Zinc - 0.36

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
:
7
Potato
Potato
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311
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%
Potato
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% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
1
:
3
Potato
Potato
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Other +66.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Water - 74.89
Shallot
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Potato
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Other +66.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Water - 74.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
2
:
1
Potato
Potato
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.2%
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Potato Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 18.95g Potato
Protein 2.5g 2.5g
Fats 0.1g 0.13g Potato
Carbs 16.8g 21.15g Potato
Calories 72kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 7.87g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 3.2g 2.2g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 15mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 1.08mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 60mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 334mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 12mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.36mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.118mg Potato
Manganese 0.292mg 0.219mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.4µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 10IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin C 8mg 9.6mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.064mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.048mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.311mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 28µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.025mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg 0.081mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.08mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg 0.119mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.027mg 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.11mg 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.043mg 0.042mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.034g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.003g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.057g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.