Jackfruit vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Jackfruit and Shallot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jackfruit
versus
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jackfruit and shallot:
- Both shallot and jackfruit are high in potassium.
- Jackfruit has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Shallot has 59% less sugar than jackfruit.
- Shallot is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shallot has 24% less calories than jackfruit - shallot has 72 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jackfruit is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to shallot for carbs. Jackfruit has a macronutrient ratio of 6:88:6 and for shallot, 15:85:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jackfruit | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 85% |
| Fat | 6% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shallot has 28% less carbohydrates than jackfruit - shallot has 16.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shallot is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 113% more dietary fiber than jackfruit - shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shallot has 59% less sugar than jackfruit - shallot has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shallot and jackfruit contain similar amounts of protein - shallot has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shallot and jackfruit are low in saturated fat - shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 71% more Vitamin C than shallot - shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jackfruit and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shallot and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shallot and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jackfruit has more riboflavin and niacin. Both jackfruit and shallot contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Jackfruit | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.92 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.235 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shallot has 54% more calcium than jackfruit - shallot has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Shallot has 422% more iron than jackfruit - shallot has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both shallot and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 34% more potassium than shallot - shallot has 334mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg 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,
| Jackfruit | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 157 UG | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jackfruit has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shallot per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both jackfruit and shallot contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Jackfruit | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.019 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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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does shallot or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Shallot has 20% less calories than jackfruit - shallot has 72 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.
Does shallot or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shallot has 30% fewer carbohydrates than jackfruit - shallot has 16.8g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
Does shallot or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Both shallot and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 30% more potassium than shallot - shallot has 334mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.