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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, Folate, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Lotus root have more Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 46% more.
  • Brussels sprouts have 7650 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Lotus root. Brussels sprouts have 153g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Lotus root has 0.02g.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
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 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%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Calcium ~45mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.39mg

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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +764900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Lotus root Opinion
Calories 43kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Protein 3.38g 2.6g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 44mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 12.33g Lotus root
Carbs 8.95g 17.23g Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 42mg 45mg Lotus root
Potassium 389mg 556mg Lotus root
Iron 1.4mg 1.16mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g Lotus root
Fiber 3.8g 4.9g Lotus root
Copper 0.07mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.42mg 0.39mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 69mg 100mg Lotus root
Sodium 25mg 40mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.261mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.4mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 13µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.02g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.02g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.02mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.051mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.054mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.069mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.094mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.022mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.047mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.055mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.038mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts 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
76%
Brussels sprouts
26%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.