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Potato vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato and Shallot

  • Shallot contains less Vitamin B3, and Potassium than Potato.
  • Shallot contains 2 times less Potassium than Potato. Potato contains 535mg of Potassium, while Shallot contains 334mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Potato is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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.
Potato
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 4.5% 47% 41% 39% 9.8% 30% 1.3% 29% 2.2%
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 +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains more IronIron +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%

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.
Potato
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 32% 0.6% 0.8% 0% 16% 11% 26% 23% 72% 0% 5% 21% 8.1%
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 CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.04mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
3
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.9%
Contains more OtherOther +66.3%
~equal in Protein ~2.5g
~equal in Water ~79.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 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 +46.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +366.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Shallot Opinion
Calories 93kcal 72kcal Potato
Protein 2.5g 2.5g
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg 8mg Potato
Net carbs 18.95g 13.6g Potato
Carbs 21.15g 16.8g Potato
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Potato
Calcium 15mg 37mg Shallot
Potassium 535mg 334mg Potato
Iron 1.08mg 1.2mg Shallot
Sugar 1.18g 7.87g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 3.2g Shallot
Copper 0.118mg 0.088mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.4mg Shallot
Starch 17.27g Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 60mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 12mg Potato
Vitamin A 10IU 4IU Potato
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.04mg
Manganese 0.219mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.4µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.06mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.02mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.2mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.29mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.345mg Shallot
Vitamin K 2µg 0.8µg Potato
Folate 28µg 34µg Shallot
Choline 14.8mg 11.3mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.039g Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.081mg 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.119mg 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.13mg 0.125mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg 0.027mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg 0.11mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg 0.043mg Shallot
Fructose 0.34g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
17%
Potato
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.