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Celtuce vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Celtuce and Lotus root different?

  • Celtuce is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Folate, however, Lotus root is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lotus root is 27% higher.

Celtuce, raw and Lotus root, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Celtuce
Celtuce
4
:
6
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -72.5%
Contains more Manganese +163.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +110.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.4%
Contains more Potassium +68.5%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +542.5%
Celtuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -72.5%
Contains more Manganese +163.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +110.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.4%
Contains more Potassium +68.5%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +542.5%

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.
Celtuce
Celtuce
3
:
5
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +416%
Celtuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
Lotus root
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +416%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celtuce
Celtuce
2
:
3
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Protein +205.9%
Contains more Carbs +372.1%
Contains more Other +38.6%
Celtuce
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Lotus root
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 +19.5%
Contains more Protein +205.9%
Contains more Carbs +372.1%
Contains more Other +38.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celtuce Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 12.33g Lotus root
Protein 0.85g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Celtuce
Carbs 3.65g 17.23g Lotus root
Calories 18kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Fiber 1.7g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 39mg 45mg Lotus root
Iron 0.55mg 1.16mg Lotus root
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Celtuce
Phosphorus 39mg 100mg Lotus root
Potassium 330mg 556mg Lotus root
Sodium 11mg 40mg Celtuce
Zinc 0.27mg 0.39mg Lotus root
Copper 0.04mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.688mg 0.261mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Celtuce
Vitamin A 3500IU 0IU Celtuce
Vitamin A RAE 175µg 0µg Celtuce
Vitamin C 19.5mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.55mg 0.4mg Celtuce
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Folate 46µg 13µg Celtuce
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.039mg 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.054mg Celtuce
Leucine 0.052mg 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.055mg 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.01mg 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.046mg 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.015mg 0.038mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g Lotus root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celtuce 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
31%
Celtuce
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Celtuce
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celtuce
Celtuce contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.