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Shallot vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shallot and Russet potato

  • Shallot has less Vitamin B3, and Potassium than Russet potato.
  • Shallot has 7 times more Sugar than Russet potato. While Shallot has 7.87g of Sugar, Russet potato has only 1.08g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Shallots, raw and Potatoes, Russet, 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 Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +64.7%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +64.7%
Contains more Copper +21.6%

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 Folate +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8.3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.354
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% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +574%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8.3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.354

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Equal in Protein - 2.63
Equal in Water - 74.45
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Equal in Protein - 2.63
Equal in Water - 74.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.5%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shallot Russet potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 2.5g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.1g 0.13g Russet potato
Carbs 16.8g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 72kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 7.87g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 3.2g 2.3g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 18mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 1.07mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 60mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 334mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 12mg 14mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 0.35mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.292mg 0.228mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.5µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 10IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 8mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.048mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 34µg 26µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.027mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg 0.086mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.085mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg 0.125mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.027mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.11mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.043mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.032g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.003g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.054g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shallot Russet potato
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet 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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.