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Shallot vs. Agar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shallot and Agar

  • The amount of Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Potassium in Agar is higher than in Shallot.
  • Agar covers your daily Iron needs 253% more than Shallot.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Shallots, raw and Seaweed, agar, dried.

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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.
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Agar
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Calcium +1589.2%
Contains more Iron +1683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3566.7%
Contains more Potassium +236.8%
Contains more Zinc +1350%
Contains more Copper +593.2%
Contains more Manganese +1372.6%
Contains more Selenium +516.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Calcium +1589.2%
Contains more Iron +1683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3566.7%
Contains more Potassium +236.8%
Contains more Zinc +1350%
Contains more Copper +593.2%
Contains more Manganese +1372.6%
Contains more Selenium +516.7%

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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Agar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1010%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +940.7%
Contains more Folate +1605.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2950%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.202
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1010%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +940.7%
Contains more Folate +1605.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2950%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.202

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Agar
Contains more Water +819.4%
Contains more Protein +148.4%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +381.4%
Contains more Other +391.3%
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
Contains more Water +819.4%
Contains more Protein +148.4%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +381.4%
Contains more Other +391.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Agar
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.5%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Agar Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 73.18g Agar
Protein 2.5g 6.21g Agar
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Agar
Carbs 16.8g 80.88g Agar
Calories 72kcal 306kcal Agar
Sugar 7.87g 2.97g Agar
Fiber 3.2g 7.7g Agar
Calcium 37mg 625mg Agar
Iron 1.2mg 21.4mg Agar
Magnesium 21mg 770mg Agar
Phosphorus 60mg 52mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 1125mg Agar
Sodium 12mg 102mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.088mg 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 0.292mg 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 1.2µg 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.04mg 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.01mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.222mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.202mg Agar
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.303mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 0.8µg 24.4µg Agar
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 0.017g 0.061g Shallot
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.027g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.102g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot Agar
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%
Shallot
75%
Agar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
264%
Agar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agar
Agar is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Agar
Agar is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/nutrients
  2. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.