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Ginger vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ginger and Lotus root

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Iron in Lotus root is higher than in Ginger.
  • Lotus root covers your daily Vitamin C needs 43% more than Ginger.
  • Lotus root has 2 times less Magnesium than Ginger. Ginger has 43mg of Magnesium, while Lotus root has 23mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, 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.
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
7
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains more Iron +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.1%
Contains more Potassium +34%
Contains more Zinc +14.7%
Contains more Copper +13.7%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains less Sodium -67.5%
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains more Iron +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.1%
Contains more Potassium +34%
Contains more Zinc +14.7%
Contains more Copper +13.7%
Contains more Manganese +14%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Ginger
Ginger
3
:
6
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +780%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Lotus root
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 B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +780%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +18.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
3
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Fats +650%
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Other +26%
Equal in Carbs - 17.23
Equal in Water - 79.1
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Lotus root
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 +650%
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Other +26%
Equal in Carbs - 17.23
Equal in Water - 79.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
1
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +670%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +670%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +670%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +670%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 12.33g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.75g 0.1g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 17.23g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 74kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Lotus root
Fiber 2g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 16mg 45mg Lotus root
Iron 0.6mg 1.16mg Lotus root
Magnesium 43mg 23mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 100mg Lotus root
Potassium 415mg 556mg Lotus root
Sodium 13mg 40mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.39mg Lotus root
Copper 0.226mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.229mg 0.261mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.4mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Folate 11µg 13µg Lotus root
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.036mg 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.074mg 0.069mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.013mg 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.073mg 0.055mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg 0.038mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.02g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.02g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.