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Shallot vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shallot and french fries

  • French fries are higher than shallot in vitamin B3, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin K, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • French fries cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 18% more than shallot.
  • The amount of sodium in shallot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of shallot is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Shallots, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.6%
Contains more IronIron +48.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.3%

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.
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% 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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +70.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4075%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1402%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +225.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.372mg
~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% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +107%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.2%
Contains more FatsFats +14630%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.7%
Contains more OtherOther +131.3%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42535.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13741%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot French fries DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 5.398g 36%
Fats 0.1g 14.73g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.004mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 5.969g 15%
Calories 72kcal 312kcal 12%
Saturated fat 0.017g 2.336g 11%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.67mg 11%
Phosphorus 60mg 125mg 9%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 11.2µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.17mg 9%
Sodium 12mg 210mg 9%
Carbs 16.8g 41.44g 8%
Potassium 334mg 579mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.58mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 0.81mg 5%
Choline 11.3mg 36.8mg 5%
Vitamin C 8mg 4.7mg 4%
Copper 0.088mg 0.124mg 4%
Magnesium 21mg 35mg 3%
Fiber 3.2g 3.8g 2%
Manganese 0.292mg 0.247mg 2%
Protein 2.5g 3.43g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.372mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 18mg 2%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.5mg 1%
Selenium 1.2µg 0.9µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.039mg 1%
Folate 34µg 30µg 1%
Net carbs 13.6g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 7.87g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.043mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shallot French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.