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Asparagus vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Asparagus and Shallot different?

  • Asparagus is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B1, while Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Asparagus covers your daily need of Vitamin K 34% more than Shallot.
  • Asparagus contains 28 times more Vitamin E than Shallot. Asparagus contains 1.13mg of Vitamin E, while Shallot contains 0.04mg.

Asparagus, raw and Shallots, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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 IronIron +78.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.8%

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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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 AVitamin A +18800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2725%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +389%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5100%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +279.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 FatsFats +20%
Contains more WaterWater +16.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +333%
Contains more OtherOther +37.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus 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 Asparagus Shallot Opinion
Calories 20kcal 72kcal Shallot
Protein 2.2g 2.5g Shallot
Fats 0.12g 0.1g Asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 8mg Shallot
Net carbs 1.78g 13.6g Shallot
Carbs 3.88g 16.8g Shallot
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Shallot
Calcium 24mg 37mg Shallot
Potassium 202mg 334mg Shallot
Iron 2.14mg 1.2mg Asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 7.87g Asparagus
Fiber 2.1g 3.2g Shallot
Copper 0.189mg 0.088mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.54mg 0.4mg Asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 60mg Shallot
Sodium 2mg 12mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 4IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.04mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 2.3µg 1.2µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.06mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.02mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.2mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.345mg Shallot
Vitamin K 41.6µg 0.8µg Asparagus
Folate 52µg 34µg Asparagus
Choline 16mg 11.3mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.039g Asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.084mg 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.128mg 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.104mg 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.031mg 0.027mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.115mg 0.11mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.043mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus 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
28%
Asparagus
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
21%
Shallot

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?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.