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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
Potato
5
:
5
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +60.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +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
Potato
7
:
2
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06
Potato
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% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.9%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
3
:
1
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Other +66.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Water - 79.8
Potato
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 +30%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Other +66.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Water - 79.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
Potato
1
:
2
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Net carbs 18.95g 13.6g Potato
Protein 2.5g 2.5g
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Potato
Carbs 21.15g 16.8g Potato
Calories 93kcal 72kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g 7.87g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 15mg 37mg Shallot
Iron 1.08mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 60mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 334mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 12mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.118mg 0.088mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.4µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 10IU 4IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin C 9.6mg 8mg Potato
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
Folate 28µg 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 2µg 0.8µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.039g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
17%
Potato
15%
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.