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Shallot vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shallot and Caper

  • Shallot has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Caper has more Copper, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin E .
  • Caper's daily need coverage for Sodium is 102% higher.
  • Caper contains 15 times less Vitamin B6 than Shallot. Shallot contains 0.345mg of Vitamin B6, while Caper contains 0.023mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shallot is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Shallots, raw and Capers, canned.

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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
:
4
Caper
Caper
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +735%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +274.4%
Contains more Iron +39.2%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Copper +325%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Equal in Selenium - 1.2
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Caper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +735%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +274.4%
Contains more Iron +39.2%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Copper +325%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Equal in Selenium - 1.2

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
5
:
5
Caper
Caper
Contains more Vitamin C +86%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +974.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more Folate +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3350%
Contains more Vitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +595%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226%
Contains more Vitamin K +2975%
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%
Caper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin C +86%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +974.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more Folate +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3350%
Contains more Vitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +595%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226%
Contains more Vitamin K +2975%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
2
:
3
Caper
Caper
Contains more Carbs +243.6%
Contains more Fats +760%
Contains more Other +905%
Equal in Protein - 2.36
Equal in Water - 83.85
Shallot
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Caper
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Carbs +243.6%
Contains more Fats +760%
Contains more Other +905%
Equal in Protein - 2.36
Equal in Water - 83.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
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:
2
Caper
Caper
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +679.5%
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Caper
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +679.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Caper Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 1.69g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 2.36g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.86g Caper
Carbs 16.8g 4.89g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 23kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 3.2g 3.2g
Calcium 37mg 40mg Caper
Iron 1.2mg 1.67mg Caper
Magnesium 21mg 33mg Caper
Phosphorus 60mg 10mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 40mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 2348mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 0.32mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0.292mg 0.078mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 1.2µg
Vitamin A 4IU 138IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 8mg 4.3mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.018mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.139mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.652mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.027mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.023mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 23µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 24.6µg Caper
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 0.233g Shallot
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.063g Caper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.304g Caper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shallot Caper
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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 2336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.
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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.