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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 RAE, 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 Calcium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +102.6%
Contains more Manganese +60.9%
Contains more Iron +39.8%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains more Copper +159.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +102.6%
Contains more Manganese +60.9%
Contains more Iron +39.8%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.1%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains more Copper +159.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Endive
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.7%
Contains more Folate +992.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1190%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
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 B5 +138.7%
Contains more Folate +992.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1190%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Other +45.4%
Contains more Protein +108%
Contains more Carbs +414.3%
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 +100%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Other +45.4%
Contains more Protein +108%
Contains more Carbs +414.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Endive Lotus root
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 12.33g Lotus root
Protein 1.25g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Endive
Carbs 3.35g 17.23g Lotus root
Calories 17kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Sugar 0.25g Lotus root
Fiber 3.1g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 52mg 45mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 1.16mg Lotus root
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 28mg 100mg Lotus root
Potassium 314mg 556mg Lotus root
Sodium 22mg 40mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 0.39mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.42mg 0.261mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Lotus root
Vitamin A 2167IU 0IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 0µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg Endive
Vitamin C 6.5mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.377mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Folate 142µg 13µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.05mg 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.054mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg 0.069mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.014mg 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.047mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg 0.055mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg 0.038mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.02g Endive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Endive 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
79%
Endive
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
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.

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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.