Agar vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Agar and Lotus root?
- Agar is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Potassium, yet Lotus root is higher in Vitamin C.
- Agar's daily need coverage for Iron is 253% more.
- Agar has 45 times more Folate than Lotus root. While Agar has 580µg of Folate, Lotus root has only 13µg.
We used Seaweed, agar, dried and Lotus root, raw types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3247.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1288.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1744.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1387.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1547.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +957.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +700.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4361.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.21 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
80.88 g
Water:
8.68 g
Other:
3.93 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +369.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +305.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +811.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +35% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +410% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 306kcal | 74kcal |
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| Protein | 6.21g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 44mg |
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| Net carbs | 73.18g | 12.33g |
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| Carbs | 80.88g | 17.23g |
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| Magnesium | 770mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 625mg | 45mg |
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| Potassium | 1125mg | 556mg |
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| Iron | 21.4mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 2.97g |
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| Fiber | 7.7g | 4.9g |
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| Copper | 0.61mg | 0.257mg |
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| Zinc | 5.8mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 102mg | 40mg |
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| Vitamin E | 5mg |
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| Manganese | 4.3mg | 0.261mg |
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| Selenium | 7.4µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.222mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.202mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 3.018mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.258mg |
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| Vitamin K | 24.4µg |
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| Folate | 580µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 63.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.061g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.02g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.051mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.087g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
72%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Agar is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)