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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.
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +64.7%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +64.7%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
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 E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.345

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Water - 79.8
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 Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Water - 79.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
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.
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
Net carbs 19.14g 13.6g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 2.5g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 16.8g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 72kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 7.87g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 18mg 37mg Shallot
Iron 1.07mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 30mg 21mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 60mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 334mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 12mg Shallot
Zinc 0.35mg 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.107mg 0.088mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.5µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 10IU 4IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.04mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 8mg Russet potato
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
Folate 26µg 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 2µg 0.8µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.039g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
15%
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.