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Shallot vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shallot and Avocado

  • Shallot is richer in Iron, yet Avocado is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin E , Folate, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Avocado is 22% higher.
  • Shallot contains 2 times more Iron than Avocado. Shallot contains 1.2mg of Iron, while Avocado contains 0.55mg.
  • Shallot contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Shallots, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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.
Shallot
Shallot
5
:
5
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +115.9%
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Avocado
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +115.9%

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.
Shallot
Shallot
1
:
9
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin E +5075%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +769%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +379%
Contains more Folate +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2525%
Shallot
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%
Avocado
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3550%
Contains more Vitamin E +5075%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +769%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +379%
Contains more Folate +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2525%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
3
:
2
Avocado
Avocado
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +97%
Contains more Fats +14560%
Contains more Other +97.5%
Equal in Water - 73.23
Shallot
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Avocado
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +97%
Contains more Fats +14560%
Contains more Other +97.5%
Equal in Water - 73.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
1
:
2
Avocado
Avocado
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69892.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4556.4%
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Avocado
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69892.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4556.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 1.83g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 2g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 14.66g Avocado
Carbs 16.8g 8.53g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 160kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 7.87g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 3.2g 6.7g Avocado
Calcium 37mg 12mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 0.55mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 29mg Avocado
Phosphorus 60mg 52mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 485mg Avocado
Sodium 12mg 7mg Avocado
Zinc 0.4mg 0.64mg Avocado
Copper 0.088mg 0.19mg Avocado
Manganese 0.292mg 0.142mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.4µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 0.04mg 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 8mg 10mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.13mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.257mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 81µg Avocado
Vitamin K 0.8µg 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.025mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg 0.073mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.084mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg 0.143mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.027mg 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.11mg 0.107mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg 0.049mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 0.017g 2.126g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 1.816g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot Avocado
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
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado 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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.