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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
Ginger
3
:
7
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.3%
Contains more Copper +156.8%
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.5%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Equal in Sodium - 12
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.3%
Contains more Copper +156.8%
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.5%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Equal in Sodium - 12

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
Ginger
3
:
7
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.6%
Contains more Folate +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
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 E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.6%
Contains more Folate +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
3
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Equal in Carbs - 16.8
Equal in Water - 79.8
Equal in Other - 0.8
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 +650%
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Equal in Carbs - 16.8
Equal in Water - 79.8
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
1
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.9%
Contains less Saturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 13.6g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 2.5g Shallot
Fats 0.75g 0.1g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 16.8g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 72kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g 7.87g Ginger
Fiber 2g 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 16mg 37mg Shallot
Iron 0.6mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 43mg 21mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 60mg Shallot
Potassium 415mg 334mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 12mg Shallot
Zinc 0.34mg 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.226mg 0.088mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.7µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.04mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 8mg 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
Folate 11µg 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.8µg Shallot
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
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.014g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.039g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
15%
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 richer in vitamins?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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.