Shallot vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shallot and sweet onion
- Sweet onion contains less vitamin B6, iron, manganese, fiber, and potassium than shallot.
- Shallot's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 17% higher.
- Sweet onion contains 5 times less iron than shallot. Shallot contains 1.2mg of iron, while sweet onion contains 0.26mg.
- The amount of sugar in sweet onion is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Shallots, raw and Onions, sweet, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +180.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +361.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +284.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +195.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +47.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +105.5% |
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:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.24 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +212.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +142.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.13mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.26mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.076mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 0.9g | 9% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 119mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 4.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.02g | 3% | |
| Folate | 34µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 7.55g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 32kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 5.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.6g | 6.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.87g | 5.02g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)