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Chrysanthemum vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chrysanthemum and Lotus root

  • Chrysanthemum has more Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, while Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 47% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +97.4%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Zinc +82.1%
Contains more Manganese +261.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Copper +87.6%
Equal in Potassium - 556
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Iron +97.4%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Zinc +82.1%
Contains more Manganese +261.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Copper +87.6%
Equal in Potassium - 556

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Folate +1261.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
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 +32.8%
Contains more Folate +1261.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.2%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Other +71.1%
Contains more Carbs +470.5%
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 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 Protein +29.2%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Other +71.1%
Contains more Carbs +470.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chrysanthemum Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 0.02g 12.33g Lotus root
Protein 3.36g 2.6g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.56g 0.1g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 3.02g 17.23g Lotus root
Calories 24kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Fiber 3g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 117mg 45mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 2.29mg 1.16mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 32mg 23mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 54mg 100mg Lotus root
Potassium 567mg 556mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 118mg 40mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.71mg 0.39mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.137mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.943mg 0.261mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.7µg Lotus root
Vitamin A 2320IU 0IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 116µg 0µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin C 1.4mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.144mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.531mg 0.4mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Folate 177µg 13µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg Chrysanthemum
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 0.03g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g Lotus root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chrysanthemum 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
107%
Chrysanthemum
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chrysanthemum
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.