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Beetroot vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beetroot and Lotus root

  • Beetroot has more Folate, however, Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lotus root is 43% higher.
  • Lotus root has 8 times less Folate than Beetroot. Beetroot has 109µg of Folate, while Lotus root has 13µg.

Food types used in this article are Beets, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.1%
Contains more IronIron +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +242.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 2% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +738.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +798%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +285.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
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 FatsFats +70%
Contains more OtherOther +11.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.2%
~equal in Water ~79.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Lotus root Opinion
Calories 43kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Protein 1.61g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 44mg Lotus root
Net carbs 6.76g 12.33g Lotus root
Carbs 9.56g 17.23g Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 16mg 45mg Lotus root
Potassium 325mg 556mg Lotus root
Iron 0.8mg 1.16mg Lotus root
Sugar 6.76g Lotus root
Fiber 2.8g 4.9g Lotus root
Copper 0.075mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.35mg 0.39mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 40mg 100mg Lotus root
Sodium 78mg 40mg Lotus root
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Beetroot
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.329mg 0.261mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.4mg Lotus root
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Folate 109µg 13µg Beetroot
Choline 6mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.03g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.02g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.02g Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.047mg 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.068mg 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.058mg 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.018mg 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.056mg 0.055mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg 0.038mg Lotus root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Lotus root
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Beetroot
26%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.