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Butterbur vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Butterbur and Shallot

  • Butterbur has more Vitamin C, Potassium, and Calcium, however, Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Butterbur covers your daily need of Vitamin C 26% more than Shallot.
  • Butterbur has 3 times more Calcium than Shallot. While Butterbur has 103mg of Calcium, Shallot has only 37mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Butterbur, (fuki), 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.
Contains more Calcium +178.4%
Contains more Potassium +96.1%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Copper +17%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.292
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +178.4%
Contains more Potassium +96.1%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Copper +17%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.292

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin C +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +806.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259.4%
Contains more Folate +240%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
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 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin C +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +806.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +259.4%
Contains more Folate +240%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +82.5%
Contains more Protein +541%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +365.4%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 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 Water +18.4%
Contains more Other +82.5%
Contains more Protein +541%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +365.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 0.39g 2.5g Shallot
Fats 0.04g 0.1g Shallot
Carbs 3.61g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 14kcal 72kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Butterbur
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 103mg 37mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Shallot
Phosphorus 12mg 60mg Shallot
Potassium 655mg 334mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 12mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.16mg 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.103mg 0.088mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.274mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.9µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 50IU 4IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Butterbur
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 31.5mg 8mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.06mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 10µg 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
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 Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterbur 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
13%
Butterbur
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.