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Enoki mushrooms vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between enoki mushrooms and lotus root

  • Enoki mushrooms have more vitamin B3, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B1; however, lotus root has more vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lotus root is 49% higher.
  • Lotus root has 18 times less vitamin B3 than enoki mushrooms. Enoki mushrooms have 7.032mg of vitamin B3, while lotus root has 0.4mg.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, enoki, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 0% 32% 43% 36% 18% 45% 0.39% 9.8% 12%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +248%
~equal in Iron ~1.16mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~100mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.2% 1.5% 56% 46% 132% 81% 23% 0% 0% 36% 26%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1658%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +258.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +269.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.66 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 7.81 g
Water: 88.34 g
Other: 0.9 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 FatsFats +190%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.6%
~equal in Protein ~2.6g
~equal in Other ~0.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 82%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
43% 29% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +350%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Enoki mushrooms Lotus root DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 44mg 49%
Vitamin B3 7.032mg 0.4mg 41%
Vitamin B5 1.35mg 0.377mg 19%
Copper 0.107mg 0.257mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.258mg 12%
Choline 47.7mg 9%
Folate 48µg 13µg 9%
Fiber 2.7g 4.9g 9%
Manganese 0.075mg 0.261mg 8%
Potassium 359mg 556mg 6%
Calcium 0mg 45mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.225mg 0.16mg 5%
Selenium 2.2µg 0.7µg 3%
Carbs 7.81g 17.23g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.22mg 2%
Calories 37kcal 74kcal 2%
Sodium 3mg 40mg 2%
Zinc 0.65mg 0.39mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Phosphorus 105mg 100mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Protein 2.66g 2.6g 0%
Fats 0.29g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 5.11g 12.33g N/A
Iron 1.15mg 1.16mg 0%
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.02g 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.02g 0%
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.11mg 0.051mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.13mg 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 0.13mg 0.094mg 0%
Methionine 0.03mg 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.23mg 0.055mg 0%
Histidine 0.07mg 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Enoki mushrooms Lotus root
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Enoki mushrooms
26%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Enoki mushrooms
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Enoki mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169382/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.