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Celeriac vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Celeriac and Lotus root

  • Celeriac has less Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Lotus root covers your daily Vitamin C needs 40% more than Celeriac.

Food varieties used in this article are Celeriac, 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 Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +267.1%
Contains more Manganese +65.2%
Equal in Calcium - 45
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 27% 15% 50% 27% 14% 10% 24% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +267.1%
Contains more Manganese +65.2%
Equal in Calcium - 45
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.4%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 27% 13% 14% 14% 22% 39% 6% 0% 103%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.4%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Protein +73.3%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Equal in Other - 0.97
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 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 Fats +200%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Protein +73.3%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Equal in Other - 0.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.148 g
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celeriac Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 7.4g 12.33g Lotus root
Protein 1.5g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Celeriac
Carbs 9.2g 17.23g Lotus root
Calories 42kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Sugar 1.6g Lotus root
Fiber 1.8g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 43mg 45mg Lotus root
Iron 0.7mg 1.16mg Lotus root
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 115mg 100mg Celeriac
Potassium 300mg 556mg Lotus root
Sodium 100mg 40mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.33mg 0.39mg Lotus root
Copper 0.07mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.158mg 0.261mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin E 0.36mg Celeriac
Vitamin C 8mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.4mg Celeriac
Vitamin B5 0.352mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Folate 8µg 13µg Lotus root
Vitamin K 41µg Celeriac
Tryptophan 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.079g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.02g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g 0.02g Celeriac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Celeriac Lotus root
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Celeriac
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Celeriac
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
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. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/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.