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Peppers vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peppers and Lotus root

  • Peppers have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Lotus root have more Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Peppers is 221% higher.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Lotus root, 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.
Peppers
Peppers
3
:
7
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Copper +47.7%
Contains more Manganese +10.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Peppers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +63.5%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Copper +47.7%
Contains more Manganese +10.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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.
Peppers
Peppers
7
:
3
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +451.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.5%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +518%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.258
Peppers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +451.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.5%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +518%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.258

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppers
Peppers
2
:
3
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Carbs +82.1%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Equal in Water - 79.1
Peppers
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
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
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Carbs +82.1%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Equal in Water - 79.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peppers
Peppers
2
:
1
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Peppers
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +445%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 12.33g Lotus root
Protein 2g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Peppers
Carbs 9.46g 17.23g Lotus root
Calories 40kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Sugar 5.1g Lotus root
Fiber 1.5g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 18mg 45mg Lotus root
Iron 1.2mg 1.16mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 100mg Lotus root
Potassium 340mg 556mg Lotus root
Sodium 7mg 40mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.39mg Lotus root
Copper 0.174mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.237mg 0.261mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Lotus root
Vitamin A 1179IU 0IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 0µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 44mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.4mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.258mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 13µg Peppers
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.02mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg 0.051mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.054mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg 0.069mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.024mg 0.022mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.047mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg 0.055mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg 0.038mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.03g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.02g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppers Lotus root
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
90%
Peppers
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
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)

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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/nutrients
  2. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.