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Shallot vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shallot and Pumpkin different?

  • Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Manganese, however, Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Pumpkin is 47% higher.
  • Shallot contains 6 times more Fiber than Pumpkin. While Shallot contains 3.2g of Fiber, Pumpkin contains only 0.5g.
  • Pumpkin has less Sugar.

Shallots, raw and Pumpkin, 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.
Contains more Calcium +76.2%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +133.6%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +44.3%
Equal in Potassium - 340
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% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +76.2%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +133.6%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +44.3%
Equal in Potassium - 340

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 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.6%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +212725%
Contains more Vitamin E +2550%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.298
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 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465.6%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +212725%
Contains more Vitamin E +2550%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.298

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Carbs +158.5%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Other - 0.8
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Carbs +158.5%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.013
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +680%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.013

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shallot Pumpkin
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 6g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 1g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 16.8g 6.5g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 26kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g 2.76g Pumpkin
Fiber 3.2g 0.5g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 21mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 0.8mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Shallot
Phosphorus 60mg 44mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 340mg Pumpkin
Sodium 12mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.4mg 0.32mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.127mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.292mg 0.125mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.3µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 8mg 9mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.05mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.11mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.6mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.298mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.061mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 16µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.012mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg 0.029mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.031mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg 0.046mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.054mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg 0.011mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.032mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg 0.035mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg 0.016mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.052g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.013g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.005g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot Pumpkin
Low Fats diet Equal
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
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.