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Shallot vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shallot and Artichoke

  • Shallot is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Artichoke is richer in Copper, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Shallot is 18% higher.
  • Shallot contains 8 times more Sugar than Artichoke. Shallot contains 7.87g of Sugar, while Artichoke contains 0.99g.

Food types used in this article are Shallots, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
~equal in Iron ~1.28mg

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 27% 0.24% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
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 39% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +225%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +423%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1750%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +204.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more OtherOther +41.3%
~equal in Water ~84.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Artichoke Opinion
Calories 72kcal 47kcal Shallot
Protein 2.5g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Artichoke
Vitamin C 8mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Net carbs 13.6g 5.11g Shallot
Carbs 16.8g 10.51g Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 60mg Artichoke
Calcium 37mg 44mg Artichoke
Potassium 334mg 370mg Artichoke
Iron 1.2mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Sugar 7.87g 0.99g Artichoke
Fiber 3.2g 5.4g Artichoke
Copper 0.088mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.4mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 60mg 90mg Artichoke
Sodium 12mg 94mg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 13IU Artichoke
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Artichoke
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.19mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.292mg 0.256mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.2µg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.066mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.116mg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 14.8µg Artichoke
Folate 34µg 68µg Artichoke
Choline 11.3mg 34.4mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.036g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.005g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.064g Artichoke
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shallot Artichoke
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
14%
Shallot
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.88g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.