Broccoli vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Shallot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and shallot:
- Both broccoli and shallot are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli has 3.6 times less sugar than shallot.
- Broccoli has 53% less calories than shallot.
- Broccoli has 60% less carbohydrates than shallot.
- Broccoli has more riboflavin and niacin, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and calcium.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli has 53% less calories than shallot - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and shallot has 72 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to shallot per calorie. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for shallot, 15:85:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 85% |
| Fat | 7% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli has 60% less carbohydrates than shallot - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both broccoli and shallot are high in dietary fiber. Shallot has 23% more dietary fiber than broccoli - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Broccoli has 3.6 times less sugar than shallot - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shallot has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli and shallot contain similar amounts of protein - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and shallot has 2.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and shallot are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than shallot - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than shallot - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 126 times more Vitamin K than shallot - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more riboflavin and niacin, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6. Both broccoli and shallot contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Broccoli | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 27% more calcium than shallot - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and shallot has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Shallot has 64% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and shallot has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and shallot are high in potassium. Broccoli is very similar to broccoli for potassium - broccoli has 316mg 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,
| Broccoli | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 361 UG | 3 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1403 UG | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, broccoli has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shallot per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both broccoli and shallot contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Broccoli | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.055 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 broccoli or shallot contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli has 50% less calories than shallot - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and shallot has 72 calories.
Does broccoli or shallot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 60% fewer carbohydrates than shallot - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or shallot contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and shallot are high in potassium. Broccoli is very similar to broccoli for potassium - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and shallot has 334mg of potassium.