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Onion rings vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Onion rings and Shallot

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Onion rings covers your daily need of Vitamin K 28% more than Shallot.
  • Onion rings has 126 times more Saturated Fat than Shallot. While Onion rings has 2.137g of Saturated Fat, Shallot has only 0.017g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven 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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +366.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.2mg
~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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
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 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +574.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4162.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~34µg
~equal in Choline ~11.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 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 +65.6%
Contains more FatsFats +14200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.1%
Contains more OtherOther +75%
Contains more WaterWater +72.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 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 +21328.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19471.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Shallot Opinion
Calories 276kcal 72kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 2.5g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.1g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 8mg Shallot
Net carbs 31.59g 13.6g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 16.8g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 21mg Shallot
Calcium 31mg 37mg Shallot
Potassium 123mg 334mg Shallot
Iron 1.25mg 1.2mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 7.87g Onion rings
Fiber 2.2g 3.2g Shallot
Copper 0.073mg 0.088mg Shallot
Zinc 0.42mg 0.4mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 60mg Onion rings
Sodium 370mg 12mg Shallot
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.04mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.292mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 1.2µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.06mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.02mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.2mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.29mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.345mg Shallot
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.8µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 34µg Shallot
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Shallot
Choline 10.7mg 11.3mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.014g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.039g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.028mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.098mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.106mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.149mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.125mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.027mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.11mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.043mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings 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
21%
Onion rings
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.