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Pasta vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pasta and shallot

  • Pasta has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B12, while shallot has more vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Shallot's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 24% higher.
  • Shallot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shallot is 30, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pasta
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
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 ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1291.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.2mg
~equal in Copper ~0.088mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~60mg

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.
Pasta
6
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
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% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +396%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +914.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
3
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 +106%
Contains more FatsFats +950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.4%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more OtherOther +158.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 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 +785.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1000%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Shallot DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.345mg 24%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.06mg 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.02mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Potassium 24mg 334mg 9%
Folate 64µg 34µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.2mg 5%
Protein 5.15g 2.5g 5%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.292mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.039g 3%
Calories 131kcal 72kcal 3%
Carbs 24.93g 16.8g 3%
Calcium 6mg 37mg 3%
Selenium 1.2µg 2%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.29mg 2%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Fats 1.05g 0.1g 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.15g 0.017g 1%
Copper 0.093mg 0.088mg 1%
Iron 1.14mg 1.2mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 13.6g N/A
Sugar 7.87g N/A
Phosphorus 63mg 60mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 0.014g 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.043mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
15%
Pasta
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.