Orange vs. Shallot

Nutrition comparison of Orange and Shallot


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of orange versus shallot (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and shallot:

  • Both orange and shallot are high in dietary fiber.
  • Orange has more niacin, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Shallot is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of orange and shallot is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Orange has 36% less calories than shallot - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and shallot has 72 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, orange is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to shallot for fat. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for shallot, 13:86:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Orange Shallot
Protein 6% 13%
Carbohydrates 91% 86%
Fat 4% 1%
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carbohydrates

Orange and shallot contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both orange and shallot are high in dietary fiber. Shallot has 33% more dietary fiber than orange - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Orange and shallot contain similar amounts of sugar - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and shallot has 7.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Shallot has 257% more protein than orange - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and shallot has 2.5g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both orange and shallot are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 463% more Vitamin C than shallot - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Orange has more Vitamin A than shallot - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Orange and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Shallot and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Orange has more niacin, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both orange and shallot contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Orange Shallot
Thiamin 0.1 MG 0.06 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.02 MG
Niacin 0.4 MG 0.2 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.25 MG 0.29 MG
Vitamin B6 0.051 MG 0.345 MG
Folate 17 UG 34 UG

Minerals

calcium

Orange and shallot contain similar amounts of calcium - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and shallot has 37mg of calcium.

iron

Shallot has 12 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and shallot has 1.2mg of iron.

potassium

Shallot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 98% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg 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,

Orange Shallot
beta-carotene 71 UG 3 UG
alpha-carotene 11 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 129 UG 8 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, orange has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shallot per 100 grams.

Orange Shallot
alpha linoleic acid 0.011 G 0.002 G
Total 0.011 G 0.002 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange and shallot contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Orange Shallot
linoleic acid 0.031 G 0.037 G
Total 0.031 G 0.037 G



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Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) .

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FAQ

Does orange or shallot contain more calories in 100 grams?
Orange has 40% less calories than shallot - orange has 46 calories in 100g and shallot has 72 calories.

Does orange or shallot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange and shallot contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.

Does orange or shallot contain more potassium?
Shallot is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg of potassium in 100 grams and shallot has 334mg of potassium.

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