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Ginger vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ginger and Shallot

  • Ginger has more Copper, and Magnesium, however, Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, and Folate.
  • Ginger covers your daily need of Copper 15% more than Shallot.
  • Ginger has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Shallot. While Ginger has 0.75mg of Vitamin B3, Shallot has only 0.2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, 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.
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +104.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.4%
~equal in Sodium ~12mg

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.
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
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 EVitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +209.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 +650%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.4%
~equal in Carbs ~16.8g
~equal in Water ~79.8g
~equal in Other ~0.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 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 +1000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +294.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Shallot Opinion
Calories 80kcal 72kcal Ginger
Protein 1.82g 2.5g Shallot
Fats 0.75g 0.1g Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 8mg Shallot
Net carbs 15.77g 13.6g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 16.8g Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 21mg Ginger
Calcium 16mg 37mg Shallot
Potassium 415mg 334mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 1.2mg Shallot
Sugar 1.7g 7.87g Ginger
Fiber 2g 3.2g Shallot
Copper 0.226mg 0.088mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.4mg Shallot
Phosphorus 34mg 60mg Shallot
Sodium 13mg 12mg Shallot
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.04mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.7µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.06mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.02mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.2mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.345mg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.8µg Shallot
Folate 11µg 34µg Shallot
Choline 28.8mg 11.3mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.014g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.039g Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.036mg 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.074mg 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.057mg 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.013mg 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.073mg 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.03mg 0.043mg Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.