Ask an expert: What are the differences between onions and shallots?
Ask an expert: What are the differences between onions and shallots?
Expert opinion from Jennifer Katz
Bachelor’s Degree – Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 31 years of experience · USA
Onions are usually larger than shallots and have a more intense flavour. Shallots have a sweet, delicate flavour. Onions may be somewhat lower in calories than shallots. However, shallots have a bit more fiber and a few nutrients like vitamin C and folate.
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Expert opinion from Aparna Nemalikanti
M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics · 10 years of experience · India
Shallots are little sweeter than onions and have more subtle flavor. They are mostly used in salads and vinaigrettes, it enhances the flavor of the dish and doesn’t water it down. Shallots are rich in B6 vitamins, manganese, copper, folate and vitamin C.
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Expert opinion from Deekshita Girkala
M.SC Nutrition & Dietetics · 2 years of experience · India
Nutritionally, both shallots and onions have same values yet they slightly differ in the flavor. Shallots have a sweet flavor with low intensity heat whereas onions have more intense heat. Both the variants can be used for cooking purposes and can also be eaten raw.
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