Shallot

Shallot

Shallots are members of the Allium (or onion) family and have a distinctive yet delicate flavor somewhere between garlic and onion.

Three varieties of shallots are available- red, greenish white, and purple which is considered the best.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose dry-skinned shallots that are plump and firm; there should be no sign of wrinkling or sprouting. Refrigerate fresh shallots for up to a week.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-Tbsp(s) chopped SHALLOTS,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 7

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.01 g	*
Saturated Fat	0 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	1.7 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	0.25 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	119 IU	2%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	3.4 mcg	1%
Niacin	0.02 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	3.7 mg	0%
Copper	0.01 mg	0%
Iron	0.12 mg	1%
Magnesium	2.1 mg	1%
Manganese	0.03 mg	2%
Phosphorous	6 mg	1%
Potassium	33.4 mg	1%
Selenium	0.12 mcg	0%
Sodium	1.2 mg	0%
Zinc	0.04 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).