Ginger vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Shallot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and shallot:
- Both shallot and ginger are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Ginger has 57% less sugar than shallot.
- Ginger has more riboflavin and niacin, however, shallot contains more folate.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
- Shallot has 151.8 times less saturated fat than ginger.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and shallot has 79% less calories than ginger - shallot has 72 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to shallot for protein. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 12:75:13 and for shallot, 15:85:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 85% |
| Fat | 13% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and shallot has 77% less carbohydrates than ginger - shallot has 16.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shallot and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 341% more dietary fiber than shallot - shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger has 57% less sugar than shallot - shallot has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 259% more protein than shallot - shallot has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shallot has 151.8 times less saturated fat than ginger - shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Shallot has 10 times more Vitamin C than ginger - shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ginger and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shallot and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Shallot and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more riboflavin and niacin, however, shallot contains more folate. Both ginger and shallot contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Ginger | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 208% more calcium than shallot - shallot has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than shallot - shallot has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both shallot and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 295% more potassium than shallot - shallot has 334mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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 ginger and shallot contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Ginger | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shallot per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than shallot per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.706 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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FAQ
Does shallot or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and shallot has 80% less calories than ginger - shallot has 72 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does shallot or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and shallot has 80% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - shallot has 16.8g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does shallot or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 210% more calcium than shallot - shallot has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does shallot or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than shallot - shallot has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does shallot or ginger contain more potassium?
Both shallot and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 300% more potassium than shallot - shallot has 334mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.