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Brussels sprouts vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprouts and Shallot

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2, yet Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Brussels sprouts covers your daily Vitamin K needs 147% more than Shallot.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 22 times more Vitamin E than Shallot. While Brussels sprouts contain 0.88mg of Vitamin E, Shallot contains only 0.04mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.5%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 0.24% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22025%
Contains more FolateFolate +79.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +69%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
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 ProteinProtein +35.2%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more OtherOther +71.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.7%
~equal in Water ~79.8g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprouts Shallot
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 Brussels sprouts Shallot Opinion
Calories 43kcal 72kcal Shallot
Protein 3.38g 2.5g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 8mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 13.6g Shallot
Carbs 8.95g 16.8g Shallot
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 37mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 334mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 1.2mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 7.87g Brussels sprouts
Fiber 3.8g 3.2g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.088mg Shallot
Zinc 0.42mg 0.4mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 60mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 12mg Shallot
Vitamin A 754IU 4IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.04mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.292mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 1.2µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.06mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.02mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.2mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.29mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.345mg Shallot
Vitamin K 177µg 0.8µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 34µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg 11.3mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.014g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.039g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.028mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.106mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.149mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.125mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.027mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.081mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.11mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.043mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Shallot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Brussels sprouts
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
21%
Shallot

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 sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.