Shallot vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Shallot and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shallot
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shallot and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and shallot are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Shallot has signficantly more calcium than yellow corn.
- Yellow corn has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shallot (Shallots, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shallot has 25% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and shallot has 72 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shallot is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to yellow corn for protein. Shallot has a macronutrient ratio of 15:85:0 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shallot | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 76% |
| Fat | ~ | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow corn and shallot contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both yellow corn and shallot are high in dietary fiber. Shallot has 33% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn and shallot contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and shallot has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn and shallot contain similar amounts of protein - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and shallot has 2.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and shallot are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Shallot has 45% more Vitamin C than yellow corn - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn has more Vitamin A than shallot - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6. Both shallot and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Shallot | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.29 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.345 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shallot has signficantly more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and shallot has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Shallot has 167% more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and shallot has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and shallot are high in potassium. Shallot has 53% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg 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,
| Shallot | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 66 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 8 UG | 906 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow corn has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shallot per 100 grams.
| Shallot | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than shallot per 100 grams.
| Shallot | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.586 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Shallot (Shallots, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or shallot contain more calories in 100 grams?Shallot has 30% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and shallot has 72 calories.
Does yellow corn or shallot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow corn and shallot contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or shallot contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and shallot are high in potassium. Shallot has 50% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and shallot has 334mg of potassium.