Garlic vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are garlic and lotus root different?
- Garlic is higher in vitamin B6, manganese, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and iron; however, lotus root is richer in vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for garlic is 75% higher.
- Garlic contains 20 times more selenium than lotus root. While garlic contains 14.2µg of selenium, lotus root contains only 0.7µg.
Garlic, raw and Lotus root, raw are the varieties used 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 | +302.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +197.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +540.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1928.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +378.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.36 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
33.06 g
Water:
58.58 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +144.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.249 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 | +1145% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.258mg | 75% |
| Manganese | 1.672mg | 0.261mg | 61% |
| Selenium | 14.2µg | 0.7µg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 44mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 45mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 4.9g | 11% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 2.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 100mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.39mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 1.16mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.257mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 556mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 33.06g | 17.23g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.377mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 149kcal | 74kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.02g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 30.96g | 12.33g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
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
41%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)