Shallot vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shallot and Brussels sprouts
- Shallot is higher in vitamin B6, yet Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
- Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 147% more than shallot.
- Shallot contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than Brussels sprouts. While shallot contains 0.345mg of vitamin B6, Brussels sprouts contain only 0.219mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Shallots, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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 CopperCopper | +25.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +962.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +272.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22025% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +79.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +69% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.3% |
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Water
~86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +392207.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 153g | 1020% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 177µg | 147% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 85mg | 86% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.219mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.139mg | 7% |
| Folate | 34µg | 61µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.88mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.745mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 8.95g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.4mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 389mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.337mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 3.8g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 3.38g | 2% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 19.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 69mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.6g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.87g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.309mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)