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 from 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.
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Calcium
+302.2%
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Iron
+46.6%
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Phosphorus
+53%
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Sodium
-57.5%
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Zinc
+197.4%
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Copper
+16.3%
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Manganese
+540.6%
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Selenium
+1928.6%
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Potassium
+38.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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Calcium
+302.2%
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Iron
+46.6%
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Phosphorus
+53%
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Sodium
-57.5%
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Zinc
+197.4%
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Copper
+16.3%
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Manganese
+540.6%
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Selenium
+1928.6%
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Potassium
+38.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B3
+75%
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Vitamin B5
+58.1%
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Vitamin B6
+378.7%
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Vitamin C
+41%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Folate
+333.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B3
+75%
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Vitamin B5
+58.1%
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Vitamin B6
+378.7%
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Vitamin C
+41%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Folate
+333.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+144.6%
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Fats
+400%
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Carbs
+91.9%
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Other
+54.6%
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Water
+35%
Protein:
6.36 g
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0.5 g
Carbs:
33.06 g
Water:
58.58 g
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1.5 g
Protein:
2.6 g
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0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
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0.97 g
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Protein
+144.6%
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Fats
+400%
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Carbs
+91.9%
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+54.6%
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Water
+35%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1145%
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Saturated Fat
-66.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+81.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.249 g
Saturated Fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.02 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1145%
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Saturated Fat
-66.3%
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Monounsaturated 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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 30.96g | 12.33g |
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| Protein | 6.36g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.5g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 33.06g | 17.23g |
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| Calories | 149kcal | 74kcal |
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| Sugar | 1g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 4.9g |
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| Calcium | 181mg | 45mg |
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| Iron | 1.7mg | 1.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 153mg | 100mg |
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| Potassium | 401mg | 556mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 40mg |
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| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.257mg |
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| Manganese | 1.672mg | 0.261mg |
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| Selenium | 14.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 44mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.258mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.051mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0.069mg |
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| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0.094mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.291mg | 0.055mg |
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| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.038mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.089g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.02g |
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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
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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)