Apple vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Shallot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and shallot:
- Both shallot and apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Shallot has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Shallot has signficantly more calcium than apple.
- Shallot is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shallot and apple contain similar amounts of calories - shallot has 72 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to shallot for fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for shallot, 15:85:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 85% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shallot and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - shallot has 16.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shallot and apple are high in dietary fiber. Shallot has 33% more dietary fiber than apple - shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shallot and apple contain similar amounts of sugar - shallot has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shallot has 862% more protein than apple - shallot has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shallot and apple are low in saturated fat - shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Shallot has 74% more Vitamin C than apple - shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apple and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shallot and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shallot and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Shallot has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple and shallot contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Apple | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shallot has signficantly more calcium than apple - shallot has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Shallot has 900% more iron than apple - shallot has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Shallot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 212% more potassium than apple - shallot has 334mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple and shallot contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple and shallot contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.043 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% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does shallot or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Shallot and apple contain similar amounts of calories - shallot has 72 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does shallot or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shallot and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - shallot has 16.8g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
Does shallot or apple contain more potassium?
Shallot is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than apple - shallot has 334mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.