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Shallot vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shallot and Potato different?

  • Potato has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3 than Shallot.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Potato is 13% higher.
  • Shallot contains 10 times more Sugar than Potato. While Shallot contains 7.87g of Sugar, Potato contains only 0.82g.

Shallots, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
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4
Potato
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +46%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +25%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 57
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +46%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +25%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 57

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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6
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +430.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +430.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Potato
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +40%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Equal in Carbs - 17.49
Equal in Water - 79.25
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +40%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
Equal in Carbs - 17.49
Equal in Water - 79.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Potato
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.042
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.042

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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Potato Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 15.39g Potato
Protein 2.5g 2.05g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Shallot
Carbs 16.8g 17.49g Potato
Calories 72kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 7.87g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 3.2g 2.1g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 12mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 0.81mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 60mg 57mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 12mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.3mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.292mg 0.2mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.4µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 2IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.01mg Shallot
Vitamin C 8mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.032mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.298mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 15µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.021mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg 0.067mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.066mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg 0.098mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.107mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.081mg
Valine 0.11mg 0.103mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg 0.035mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.025g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.002g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.042g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.