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Shallot vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shallot and Parsley

  • Shallot is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Parsley is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Parsley is 1366% higher.
  • Shallot contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Parsley. Shallot contains 0.345mg of Vitamin B6, while Parsley contains 0.09mg.

Food types used in this article are Shallots, raw and Parsley, fresh.

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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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +273%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.9%
Contains more IronIron +416.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~58mg

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% 0.24% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
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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 443% 505% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1562.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +210500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +556.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +204900%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.8%
Contains more FatsFats +690%
Contains more OtherOther +175%
~equal in Water ~87.71g

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
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2007.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +217.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Parsley Opinion
Calories 72kcal 36kcal Shallot
Protein 2.5g 2.97g Parsley
Fats 0.1g 0.79g Parsley
Vitamin C 8mg 133mg Parsley
Net carbs 13.6g 3.03g Shallot
Carbs 16.8g 6.33g Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 50mg Parsley
Calcium 37mg 138mg Parsley
Potassium 334mg 554mg Parsley
Iron 1.2mg 6.2mg Parsley
Sugar 7.87g 0.85g Parsley
Fiber 3.2g 3.3g Parsley
Copper 0.088mg 0.149mg Parsley
Zinc 0.4mg 1.07mg Parsley
Phosphorus 60mg 58mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 56mg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A 0µg 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.75mg Parsley
Manganese 0.292mg 0.16mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.1µg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.086mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.098mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.313mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.09mg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1640µg Parsley
Folate 34µg 152µg Parsley
Choline 11.3mg 12.8mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.132g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.295g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.124g Parsley
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.045mg Parsley
Threonine 0.098mg 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.118mg Parsley
Leucine 0.149mg 0.204mg Parsley
Lysine 0.125mg 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.027mg 0.042mg Parsley
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.145mg Parsley
Valine 0.11mg 0.172mg Parsley
Histidine 0.043mg 0.061mg Parsley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shallot Parsley
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
408%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.3)

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.