A Comparison of Onions and Shallots: Taste and Nutritional Differences
A Comparison of Onions and Shallots: Taste and Nutritional Differences
Expert opinion from Lucía Ramos
Bachelor of Science · 8 years of experience · Argentina
The main difference between onions and shallots is the taste. Onions have a stronger flavour, while shallots have a milder flavour. There are no major nutritional differences between the two of them.
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Expert opinion from Jodie Bennett
BSC. Food Science and Nutrition · 6 years of experience · UK
Both of these vegetables belong to the Allium genus. Onions have a papery skin whereas with shallots they grow in clusters and the cloves are oblong in shape. They also have a slightly different taste because shallots are slightly sweet and milder in taste compared to onion’s.
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Expert opinion from Christos Sittas
MSc in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences · 3 years of experience · UK
Although shallots and onions belong to the same plant family they have some key differences. Shallots are milder and sweeter, while containing more calories and micronutrients compared to onions.
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