Shallot vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shallot and arrowroot
- Shallot is richer in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and manganese, yet arrowroot is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 76% higher.
- Shallot contains 4 times more vitamin C than arrowroot. Shallot contains 8mg of vitamin C, while arrowroot contains 1.9mg.
- Shallot has a lower glycemic index than arrowroot.
Food types used in this article are Shallots, raw and Arrowroot, 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 CalciumCalcium | +516.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +195% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +746.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +894.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 34µg | 338µg | 76% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.22mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.693mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.143mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 1.9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.266mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.174mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 98mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 454mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.121mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 4.24g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.059mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 13.39g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 72kcal | 65kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.6g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot 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.