Broccoli vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between broccoli and lotus root
- Broccoli has more vitamin C and folate; however, lotus root has more copper, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, potassium, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for broccoli is 50% higher.
- Lotus root has 5 times less folate than broccoli. Broccoli has 63µg of folate, while lotus root has 13µg.
Food types used in this article are Broccoli, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +257.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +424.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +102.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +384.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +270% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +159.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.5% |
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Protein
~2.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 44mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.257mg | 23% |
| Folate | 63µg | 13µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 4.9g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 556mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.258mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.16mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 100mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.377mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 17.23g | 4% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 74kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.261mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.82g | 2.6g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 12.33g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 45mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 40mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
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
59%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)