Eggplant vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Eggplant and Shallot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
eggplant
versus
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in eggplant and shallot:
- Both eggplant and shallot are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Eggplant has 55% less sugar than shallot.
- Eggplant has 65% less calories than shallot.
- Eggplant has 65% less carbohydrates than shallot.
- Eggplant has more niacin, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6.
- Shallot has signficantly more calcium than eggplant.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant has 65% less calories than shallot - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and shallot has 72 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, eggplant is heavier in fat and similar to shallot for protein and carbs. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for shallot, 15:85:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Eggplant | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 85% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant has 65% less carbohydrates than shallot - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and shallot are high in dietary fiber. Eggplant is very similar to eggplant for dietary fiber - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant has 55% less sugar than shallot - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and shallot has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and shallot contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and shallot has 2.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and shallot are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Shallot has 264% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more niacin, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6. Both eggplant and shallot contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Eggplant | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.649 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.281 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shallot has signficantly more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and shallot has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Shallot has 422% more iron than eggplant - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and shallot has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and shallot are high in potassium. Shallot has 46% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and shallot has 334mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both eggplant and shallot contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Eggplant | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 14 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 36 UG | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, eggplant has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shallot per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both eggplant and shallot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Eggplant | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.063 G | 0.037 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does eggplant or shallot contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant has 70% less calories than shallot - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and shallot has 72 calories.
Does eggplant or shallot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant has 70% fewer carbohydrates than shallot - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or shallot contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and shallot are high in potassium. Shallot has 50% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and shallot has 334mg of potassium.