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Avocado vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Avocado and Shallot

  • Avocado is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin E , Folate, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Shallot is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Avocado is 22% higher.
  • Avocado contains 125 times more Saturated Fat than Shallot. Avocado contains 2.126g of Saturated Fat, while Shallot contains 0.017g.

Food types used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Shallots, 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.
Avocado
Avocado
5
:
5
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +115.9%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Avocado
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +115.9%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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.
Avocado
Avocado
9
:
1
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Vitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin E +5075%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +769%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +379%
Contains more Folate +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2525%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Avocado
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin E +5075%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +769%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +379%
Contains more Folate +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2525%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Avocado
Avocado
2
:
3
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Fats +14560%
Contains more Other +97.5%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +97%
Equal in Water - 79.8
Avocado
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Shallot
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 Fats +14560%
Contains more Other +97.5%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +97%
Equal in Water - 79.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Avocado
Avocado
2
:
1
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69892.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4556.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Avocado
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69892.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4556.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado Shallot
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 Avocado Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 2g 2.5g Shallot
Fats 14.66g 0.1g Avocado
Carbs 8.53g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 160kcal 72kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g 7.87g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 3.2g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 37mg Shallot
Iron 0.55mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 60mg Shallot
Potassium 485mg 334mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 12mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 0.4mg Avocado
Copper 0.19mg 0.088mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.4µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 146IU 4IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.04mg Avocado
Vitamin C 10mg 8mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.06mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.02mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.2mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.29mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 81µg 34µg Avocado
Vitamin K 21µg 0.8µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.073mg 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.143mg 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.132mg 0.125mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg 0.027mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.081mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.049mg 0.043mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 0.014g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.039g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado 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
35%
Avocado
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado 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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.