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Shallot vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shallot and Grapefruit different?

  • Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Folate, however, Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Grapefruit is 26% higher.
  • Shallot contains 15 times more Iron than Grapefruit. While Shallot contains 1.2mg of Iron, Grapefruit contains only 0.08mg.

Shallots, raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas are the varieties 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 Calcium +68.2%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains more Zinc +471.4%
Contains more Copper +175%
Contains more Manganese +1227.3%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +68.2%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains more Zinc +471.4%
Contains more Copper +175%
Contains more Manganese +1227.3%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550.9%
Contains more Folate +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +28650%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.204
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.262
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550.9%
Contains more Folate +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +28650%
Contains more Vitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.204
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.262

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +224.7%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Other +116.2%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +10.4%
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +224.7%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Other +116.2%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.036
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.036

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 9.06g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 0.77g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.14g Grapefruit
Carbs 16.8g 10.66g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 42kcal Shallot
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 7.87g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 3.2g 1.6g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 22mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 0.08mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 9mg Shallot
Phosphorus 60mg 18mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 135mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.4mg 0.07mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.032mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg 0.022mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.1µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 8mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.043mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.204mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.262mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.053mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 13µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.008mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg 0.013mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.008mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg 0.015mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.019mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg 0.007mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.013mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg 0.015mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg 0.008mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.021g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.02g Grapefruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.036g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shallot Grapefruit
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
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.3)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.