Shallot vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between shallot and sweet potatoes
- Shallot is higher in folate and iron, yet sweet potatoes are higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B5, manganese, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Sweet potatoes cover your daily vitamin A needs 384% more than shallot.
- Shallot contains 6 times more folate than sweet potatoes. While shallot contains 34µg of folate, sweet potatoes contain only 6µg.
- The glycemic index of shallot is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Shallots, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 IronIron | +73.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.2% |
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 | +20.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +145% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +430% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +643.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +204.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +187.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.9% |
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:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.8% |
~equal in
Water
~75.78g
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
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 961µg | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 19.6mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.884mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.497mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.161mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.487mg | 8% |
| Folate | 34µg | 6µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.106mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.69mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.286mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 475mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.71mg | 4% |
| Starch | 7.05g | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 2.01g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 90kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 20.71g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.5g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.6g | 17.41g | N/A |
| Calcium | 37mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.87g | 6.48g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 3.3g | 0% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 13.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.