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Shallot vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shallot and Sweet potato

  • Shallot is higher in Folate, and Iron, yet Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 107% more than Shallot.
  • Shallot contains 6 times more Folate than Sweet potato. While Shallot contains 34µg of Folate, Sweet potato contains only 6µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Shallots, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, 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.
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains more Copper +83%
Contains more Manganese +70.2%
Equal in Calcium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 54
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 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains more Copper +83%
Contains more Manganese +70.2%
Equal in Calcium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 54

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 Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +480350%
Contains more Vitamin E +1675%
Contains more Vitamin C +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +643.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
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 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +480350%
Contains more Vitamin E +1675%
Contains more Vitamin C +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +643.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Equal in Water - 75.78
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Equal in Water - 75.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.9%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Shallot Sweet potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 2.5g 2.01g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Sweet potato
Carbs 16.8g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 72kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 7.87g 6.48g Sweet potato
Fiber 3.2g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 37mg 38mg Sweet potato
Iron 1.2mg 0.69mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 27mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 60mg 54mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 12mg 36mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 0.32mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.292mg 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 1.2µg 0.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 8mg 19.6mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.286mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 6µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.098mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.07mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg 0.118mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.084mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg 0.11mg
Histidine 0.043mg 0.039mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.052g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.002g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shallot Sweet 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
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.