Brussels sprouts vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Brussels sprouts and lotus root
- Brussels sprouts have more vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, and polyunsaturated fat; however, lotus root has more copper and vitamin B2.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 46% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, 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 more IronIron | +20.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +267.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.9% |
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 | +93.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +369.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.02g | 1020% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 148% | |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 44mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.257mg | 21% |
| Folate | 61µg | 13µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.22mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 389mg | 556mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 4.9g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 0.261mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.258mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 17.23g | 3% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 74kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.377mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 12.33g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 45mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +92.5% |
~equal in
Water
~79.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 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 | +15% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +764900% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.6% |
