Shallot vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shallot and red potato
- Shallot is higher in vitamin B6, iron, fiber, and manganese, yet red potato is higher in copper, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin C.
- Shallot contains 4 times more calcium than red potato. While shallot contains 37mg of calcium, red potato contains only 9mg.
- The glycemic index of shallot is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Shallots, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh, and skin, baked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +311.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +697.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.3g
~equal in
Water
~76.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.212mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.174mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.595mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.7mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 334mg | 545mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 12.6mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.173mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Folate | 34µg | 27µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.341mg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 18.9mg | 1% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 89kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.072mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 19.59g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.44g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.5g | 2.3g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.6g | 17.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.87g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (12 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.