Shallot
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 64 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 12.2 g |
Shallot is a small, mild-flavoured bulb vegetable closely related to onion, typically eaten raw in dressings and vinaigrettes or cooked as an aromatic base in sauces, stews and stir-fries. Per 100 g, raw shallot provides 64 kcal, 1.8 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 12.2 g of carbohydrates and 2.1 g of dietary fibre, with sugars accounting for 3.3 g of those carbohydrates. It contributes 220 mg of potassium and 50 mg of phosphorus per 100 g, along with 8 mg of vitamin C and 17 mcg of folate. No glycemic index value is available for shallot. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in a shallot?
Raw shallot contains 64 kcal per 100 g. A single medium shallot weighs roughly 30–40 g, putting one bulb at around 20–25 kcal.
How much potassium is in shallots?
Shallots contain 220 mg of potassium per 100 g, making them a reasonable source among everyday vegetables. That figure is notably higher than white onion, which typically comes in around 150–160 mg per 100 g.
Are shallots vegan-friendly?
Yes, shallots are entirely plant-based and suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets. They are also gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and Mediterranean diet compatible.
Diets
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 63.6 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 0.20 g |
| Carbs | 12.2 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Starch | 0.35 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.010 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.010 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.039 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.020 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 24.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.80 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50.0 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Sodium | 10.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 mg |
| Copper | 0.070 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg |
| Selenium | 1.2 mcg |
| Iodine | 3.0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 8.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.080 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.80 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.040 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.020 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.20 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.19 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.20 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 17.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 11.3 mg |
