What is Shallots? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Shallots?

Shallot are a type of onion with a milder flavor than the large bulb varieties. Shallots are small onions in a lumpy oblong shape. They have a papery dry, brown skin that protects the ringed layers of the onions flesh. These layers are white with hints of purple and are juicy and crunchy. The shallot has a sweet and gently sharp taste that once cooked lends a silky and savory sweetness to a dish.

What does Shallots Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

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shallots

shallots

Shallot are a type of onion with a milder flavor than the large bulb varieties. Shallots are small onions in a lumpy oblong shape. They have a papery dry, brown skin that protects the ringed layers of the onions flesh. These layers are white with hints of purple and are juicy and crunchy. The shallot has a sweet and gently sharp taste that once cooked lends a silky and savory sweetness to a dish.

Shallots Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 shallot unit25g

shallot unitShallots
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories18kcal1%
FatsN/A
Sat. fatsN/A
Mono. FatsN/A
Trans fatsN/A
Carbs4g1%
Sugars2g4%
Fiber
1g
4%
Proteins1g1%
CholesterolN/A
Sodium3mg0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Shallots?

1 shallot unit of Shallots contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Shallots?

1 shallot unit of Shallots contains 4 g of carbs.

How much sugar is in Shallots?

1 shallot unit of Shallots contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 shallot unit of Shallots?

There are 18 calories in 1 shallot unit of Shallots.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon (chopped) of Shallots?

There are 7 calories in 1 Tablespoon (chopped) of Shallots.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Shallots?

There are 20 calories in 1 oz of Shallots.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Shallots?

There are 327 calories in 1 pound of Shallots.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Shallots?

There are 72 calories in 1 Cup of Shallots.

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