Shallots, raw

Shallots are bulb vegetables in the onion family. The figures here describe raw shallots, which provide carbohydrate, small amounts of protein and fat, and vitamin C. Per 100g, they contain 3.3g of carbohydrate, 1.5g of protein, 0.2g of fat and 13mg of vitamin C.

Vitamin C supports normal collagen formation in tissues such as skin and blood vessels, and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The carbohydrate listed for raw shallots consists of naturally occurring sugars. Their salt content is low, although salt added during preparation will affect the amount in a finished dish. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.