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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 have more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from 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.
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Copper +140.2%
Contains more Manganese +248%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 44% 12% 45% 32% 1% 18% 36% 10% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Copper +140.2%
Contains more Manganese +248%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Equal in Phosphorus - 100

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1658%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.1%
Contains more Folate +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.22
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 3% 0% 57% 47% 132% 81% 24% 36% 0% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1658%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.1%
Contains more Folate +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +120.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
Equal in Other - 0.97
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 Fats +190%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +120.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
Equal in Other - 0.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
18% 82%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

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Enoki mushrooms 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%
Enoki mushrooms
28%
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 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. 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.