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Russet potato vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Russet potato and Shallot

  • Shallot has less Vitamin B3, and Potassium than Russet potato.
  • Russet potato has 2 times more Potassium than Shallot. While Russet potato has 550mg of Potassium, Shallot has only 334mg.
  • Russet potato has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
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 +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more IronIron +12.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140%

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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
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 AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~8mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.345mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 +27.6%
Contains more OtherOther +68.8%
~equal in Protein ~2.5g
~equal in Water ~79.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 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 +38.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.9%
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.
Russet potato Shallot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Shallot Opinion
Calories 97kcal 72kcal Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 2.5g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 8mg Russet potato
Net carbs 19.14g 13.6g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 16.8g Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 21mg Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 37mg Shallot
Potassium 550mg 334mg Russet potato
Iron 1.07mg 1.2mg Shallot
Sugar 1.08g 7.87g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 3.2g Shallot
Copper 0.107mg 0.088mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.4mg Shallot
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 60mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 12mg Shallot
Vitamin A 10IU 4IU Russet potato
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.04mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.5µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.06mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.02mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.2mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.29mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.345mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 0.8µg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 34µg Shallot
Choline 15mg 11.3mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.039g Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.086mg 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.125mg 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.137mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.081mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg 0.11mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg 0.043mg Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet 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%
Russet potato
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet 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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.