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Shallot vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shallot and Potato

  • Shallot contains less Vitamin B3, and Potassium than Potato.
  • Potato contains 7 times less Sugar than Shallot. Shallot contains 7.87g of Sugar, while Potato contains 1.18g.

The food types used in this comparison are Shallots, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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%
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 4.5% 47% 41% 39% 9.8% 30% 1.3% 29% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.08mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.36mg

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%
Potato
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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 32% 0.6% 0.8% 0% 16% 11% 26% 23% 72% 0% 5% 21% 8.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +31%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.04mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.064mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.311mg
~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
Potato
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3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.9%
Contains more OtherOther +66.3%
~equal in Protein ~2.5g
~equal in Water ~74.89g

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
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shallot Potato
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Potato Opinion
Calories 72kcal 93kcal Potato
Protein 2.5g 2.5g
Fats 0.1g 0.13g Potato
Vitamin C 8mg 9.6mg Potato
Net carbs 13.6g 18.95g Potato
Carbs 16.8g 21.15g Potato
Magnesium 21mg 28mg Potato
Calcium 37mg 15mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 535mg Potato
Iron 1.2mg 1.08mg Shallot
Sugar 7.87g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 3.2g 2.2g Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.118mg Potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.36mg Shallot
Starch 17.27g Potato
Phosphorus 60mg 70mg Potato
Sodium 12mg 10mg Potato
Vitamin A 4IU 10IU Potato
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.04mg
Manganese 0.292mg 0.219mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.4µg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.064mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.048mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.311mg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 2µg Potato
Folate 34µg 28µg Shallot
Choline 11.3mg 14.8mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.034g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.003g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.057g Potato
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.025mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg 0.081mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.08mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg 0.119mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.027mg 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.11mg 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.043mg 0.042mg Shallot
Fructose 0.34g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.