Endive vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Endive and Lotus root?
- Endive is higher in Folate, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5, yet Lotus root is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Potassium.
- Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 42% more.
We used Endive, raw and Lotus root, raw types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +159.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +257.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +138.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +992.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +576.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1190% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.25 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
93.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +414.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.087 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +335% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -37.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +400% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 74kcal |
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| Protein | 1.25g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 44mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.25g | 12.33g |
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| Carbs | 3.35g | 17.23g |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 45mg |
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| Potassium | 314mg | 556mg |
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| Iron | 0.83mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 0.25g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 4.9g |
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| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.257mg |
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| Zinc | 0.79mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 28mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 22mg | 40mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2167IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 108µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.42mg | 0.261mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.258mg |
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| Vitamin K | 231µg |
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| Folate | 142µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 16.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.048g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.02g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.05mg | 0.051mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.072mg | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.069mg |
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| Lysine | 0.063mg | 0.094mg |
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| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.053mg | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.055mg |
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| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.038mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
74%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
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.