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Lotus root vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lotus root and Brussels sprout

  • Lotus root has more Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Brussels sprout has more Vitamin C, Folate, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 46% more.
  • Lotus root has 4 times more Copper than Brussels sprout. Lotus root has 0.257mg of Copper, while Brussels sprout has 0.07mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lotus root, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lotus root
Lotus root
4
:
5
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains more Copper +267.1%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Manganese +29.1%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Equal in Calcium - 42
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains more Copper +267.1%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Manganese +29.1%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Equal in Calcium - 42
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lotus root
Lotus root
4
:
6
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +369.2%
Lotus root
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +369.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
1
:
4
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Carbs +92.5%
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Equal in Water - 86
Lotus root
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Carbs +92.5%
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
1
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +764900%
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +764900%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lotus root Brussels sprout
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 5.15g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Brussels sprout
Carbs 17.23g 8.95g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 43kcal Lotus root
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 3.8g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 42mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 100mg 69mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 389mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.39mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.257mg 0.07mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 44mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.139mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.09mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.309mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.219mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.051mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.069mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.094mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.022mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.055mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.038mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.062g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Lotus root
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.