Shallot vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shallot and Asparagus different?
- Shallot is richer in Vitamin B6, and Manganese, while Asparagus is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B1.
- Asparagus covers your daily need of Vitamin K 34% more than Shallot.
- Shallot contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Asparagus. Shallot contains 0.345mg of Vitamin B6, while Asparagus contains 0.091mg.
Shallots, raw and Asparagus, raw types were used in this article.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +54.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.7% |
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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +279.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +605% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +389% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +333% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.2% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 72kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 2.5g | 2.2g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 5.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 13.6g | 1.78g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 3.88g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 334mg | 202mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.14mg |
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| Sugar | 7.87g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.189mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 756IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.158mg |
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| Selenium | 1.2µg | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.978mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 41.6µg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 52µg |
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| Choline | 11.3mg | 16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.04g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0.075mg |
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| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0.128mg |
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| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0.104mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.043mg | 0.049mg |
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| Fructose | 1g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus 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.