Lotus root vs. Turnip greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Lotus root and Turnip greens
- Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Turnip greens is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Calcium.
- Turnip greens covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 42% more than Lotus root.
- Lotus root has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Turnip greens. While Lotus root has 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, Turnip greens has only 0.045mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lotus root, raw and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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.
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Iron
+45%
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Phosphorus
+244.8%
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Potassium
+173.9%
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Zinc
+178.6%
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Calcium
+204.4%
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Sodium
-27.5%
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Manganese
+29.1%
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Selenium
+28.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Copper - 0.253
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Iron
+45%
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Phosphorus
+244.8%
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Potassium
+173.9%
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Zinc
+178.6%
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Calcium
+204.4%
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Sodium
-27.5%
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Manganese
+29.1%
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Selenium
+28.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Copper - 0.253
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.
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Vitamin C
+60.6%
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Vitamin B1
+255.6%
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Vitamin B2
+205.6%
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Vitamin B5
+37.6%
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Vitamin B6
+43.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+807.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.411
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Vitamin C
+60.6%
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Vitamin B1
+255.6%
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Vitamin B2
+205.6%
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Vitamin B5
+37.6%
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Vitamin B6
+43.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+807.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.411
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+128.1%
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Carbs
+295.2%
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Fats
+130%
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Water
+17.8%
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Other
+10.3%
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
4.36 g
Water:
93.2 g
Other:
1.07 g
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Protein
+128.1%
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Carbs
+295.2%
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Fats
+130%
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+17.8%
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Other
+10.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-43.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+355%
Saturated Fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.02 g
Saturated Fat:
0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.091 g
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Saturated Fat
-43.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+355%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 12.33g | 0.86g | |
Protein | 2.6g | 1.14g | |
Fats | 0.1g | 0.23g | |
Carbs | 17.23g | 4.36g | |
Calories | 74kcal | 20kcal | |
Sugar | 0.53g | ||
Fiber | 4.9g | 3.5g | |
Calcium | 45mg | 137mg | |
Iron | 1.16mg | 0.8mg | |
Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | |
Phosphorus | 100mg | 29mg | |
Potassium | 556mg | 203mg | |
Sodium | 40mg | 29mg | |
Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.14mg | |
Copper | 0.257mg | 0.253mg | |
Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.337mg | |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 7625IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 381µg | |
Vitamin E | 1.88mg | ||
Vitamin C | 44mg | 27.4mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.045mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.072mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.411mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.274mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.18mg | |
Folate | 13µg | 118µg | |
Vitamin K | 367.6µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | |
Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.063mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.059mg | |
Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.105mg | |
Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.074mg | |
Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.026mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.07mg | |
Valine | 0.055mg | 0.078mg | |
Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.028mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.053g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.015g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.091g |
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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%
141%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip greens contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.