Banana vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Shallot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and shallot:
- Both shallot and banana are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Banana has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Shallot has signficantly more calcium than banana.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shallot and banana contain similar amounts of calories - shallot has 72 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to shallot for fat. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for shallot, 15:85:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 85% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shallot has 26% less carbohydrates than banana - shallot has 16.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shallot and banana are high in dietary fiber. Shallot has 23% more dietary fiber than banana - shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shallot has 36% less sugar than banana - shallot has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shallot and banana contain similar amounts of protein - shallot has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shallot and banana are low in saturated fat - shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Shallot and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Banana and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - banana has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shallot and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shallot and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more riboflavin and niacin. Both banana and shallot contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Banana | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shallot has signficantly more calcium than banana - shallot has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Shallot has 362% more iron than banana - shallot has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both shallot and banana are high in potassium. Shallot is very similar to shallot for potassium - shallot has 334mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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,
| Banana | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, banana has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shallot per 100 grams.
| Banana | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both banana and shallot contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Banana | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.046 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 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% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does shallot or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Shallot and banana contain similar amounts of calories - shallot has 72 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does shallot or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shallot has 30% fewer carbohydrates than banana - shallot has 16.8g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does shallot or banana contain more potassium?
Both shallot and banana are high in potassium. Shallot is very similar to shallot for potassium - shallot has 334mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.