Shallot vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shallot and carrots
- Shallot has more vitamin B6, iron, and manganese, while carrots have more vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 334% higher.
- Carrots contain 4 times less iron than shallot. Shallot contains 1.2mg of iron, while carrots contain 0.3mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Shallots, raw and Carrots, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +104.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1100% |
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 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +391.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +168.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +140% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.014g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 835µg | 93% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.138mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.3mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 13.2µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.045mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.983mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Folate | 34µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.66mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.058mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 0.93g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 9.58g | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 5.9mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 69mg | 2% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 41kcal | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.117g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.6g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Calcium | 37mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 320mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.87g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 8.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 0.04mg | 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
14%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.13g)
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.