Milk vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Shallot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and shallot:
- Milk has 71% less carbohydrates than shallot.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Shallot has 72.9 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Shallot is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Milk has 31% less calories than shallot - shallot has 72 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to shallot per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for shallot, 15:85:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 85% |
| Fat | 35% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 71% less carbohydrates than shallot - shallot has 16.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shallot is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shallot and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - shallot has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shallot and milk contain similar amounts of protein - shallot has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shallot has 72.9 times less saturated fat than milk - shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and shallot are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and shallot are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Shallot has 39 times more Vitamin C than milk - shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has more Vitamin A than shallot - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than shallot - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shallot and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shallot and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both milk and shallot contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Milk | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 34 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 224% more calcium than shallot - shallot has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Shallot has 59 times more iron than milk - shallot has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Shallot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 139% more potassium than milk - shallot has 334mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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 milk and shallot contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Milk | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both milk and shallot contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Milk | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and shallot contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.066 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% | 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% | folate (Vit B9) | 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% | copper | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 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 milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Milk has 30% less calories than shallot - shallot has 72 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does shallot or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 70% fewer carbohydrates than shallot - shallot has 16.8g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does shallot or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than shallot - shallot has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does shallot or milk contain more potassium?
Shallot is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than milk - shallot has 334mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.