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Potato wedges vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato wedges and Shallot?

  • Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Shallot is higher in Iron.
  • Potato wedges have 104 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Shallot. While Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, Shallot has only 0.014g.
  • The amount of Sugar in Potato wedges are lower.

We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Shallots, raw types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +670%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.345
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
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 C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +670%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.345

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Equal in Protein - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10264.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10264.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 13.6g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 2.5g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.1g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 16.8g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 72kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 7.87g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 15mg 37mg Shallot
Iron 0.7mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Shallot
Phosphorus 87mg 60mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 334mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 12mg Shallot
Zinc 0.37mg 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 11.2mg 8mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.06mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.02mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.345mg Potato wedges
Folate 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.014g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.039g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.533g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges 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 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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.