Shallot vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Shallot and Salsify
- Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Salsify is higher in Vitamin B2.
- Salsify covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 12% more than Shallot.
- Shallot contains 3 times more Sugar than Salsify. While Shallot contains 7.87g of Sugar, Salsify contains only 2.9g.
Food varieties used in this article are Shallots, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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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Iron
+118.2%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Potassium
+18%
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Sodium
-25%
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Zinc
+33.3%
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Copper
+25.7%
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Manganese
+39%
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Selenium
+100%
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Calcium
+27%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
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Iron
+118.2%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Potassium
+18%
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Sodium
-25%
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Zinc
+33.3%
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Copper
+25.7%
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Manganese
+39%
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Selenium
+100%
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Calcium
+27%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+73.9%
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Vitamin B6
+58.3%
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Folate
+126.7%
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Vitamin K
+166.7%
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Vitamin E
+375%
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Vitamin B2
+765%
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Vitamin B3
+96%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.056
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.276
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+73.9%
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Vitamin B6
+58.3%
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Folate
+126.7%
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Vitamin K
+166.7%
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Vitamin E
+375%
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Vitamin B2
+765%
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Vitamin B3
+96%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.056
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.276
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+70%
Equal in Protein - 2.73
Equal in Carbs - 15.36
Equal in Water - 81
Equal in Other - 0.74
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Fats
+70%
Equal in Protein - 2.73
Equal in Carbs - 15.36
Equal in Water - 81
Equal in Other - 0.74
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-58.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+366.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+89.7%
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Saturated Fat
-58.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+366.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+89.7%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 13.6g | 12.26g |
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| Protein | 2.5g | 2.73g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.17g |
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| Carbs | 16.8g | 15.36g |
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| Calories | 72kcal | 68kcal |
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| Sugar | 7.87g | 2.9g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 3.1g |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.55mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 334mg | 283mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 4.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.392mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.276mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.218mg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.028mg |
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| Threonine | 0.098mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.106mg |
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| Leucine | 0.149mg |
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| Lysine | 0.125mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.043mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.074g |
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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
15%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shallot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)