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Shallot vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shallot and Potato wedges?

  • Shallot is higher in Iron, yet Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Shallot has 26 times more Sugar than Potato wedges. While Shallot has 7.87g of Sugar, Potato wedges have only 0.3g.

We used Shallots, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types 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 +146.7%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Zinc - 0.37

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +670%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.35
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +670%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Equal in Protein - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10264.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.5%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10264.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.5%

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 wedges
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.5g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.1g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 16.8g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 72kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 7.87g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 3.2g 2g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 15mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 0.7mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Shallot
Phosphorus 60mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 334mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 12mg 49mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 0.37mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 8mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.04mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.55g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shallot Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.533g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.