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Kanpyo vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kanpyo and Lotus root

  • Kanpyo has more Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, while Lotus root has more Vitamin C.
  • Kanpyo's daily need coverage for Zinc is 50% higher.
  • Lotus root contains 7 times less Vitamin B5 than Kanpyo. Kanpyo contains 2.553mg of Vitamin B5, while Lotus root contains 0.377mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) 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 more Calcium +522.2%
Contains more Iron +341.4%
Contains more Magnesium +443.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains more Potassium +184.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +1402.6%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Manganese +335.6%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Calcium +522.2%
Contains more Iron +341.4%
Contains more Magnesium +443.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains more Potassium +184.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +1402.6%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Manganese +335.6%
Contains more Selenium +271.4%

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.
Kanpyo
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +577.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +21900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
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% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 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 B3 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +577.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +21900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +230%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Carbs +277.4%
Contains more Other +504.1%
Contains more Water +296.1%
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 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 Protein +230%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Carbs +277.4%
Contains more Other +504.1%
Contains more Water +296.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +415%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1120%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.244 g
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +415%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1120%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kanpyo Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 55.23g 12.33g Kanpyo
Protein 8.58g 2.6g Kanpyo
Fats 0.56g 0.1g Kanpyo
Carbs 65.03g 17.23g Kanpyo
Calories 258kcal 74kcal Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g 4.9g Kanpyo
Calcium 280mg 45mg Kanpyo
Iron 5.12mg 1.16mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 125mg 23mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 188mg 100mg Kanpyo
Potassium 1582mg 556mg Kanpyo
Sodium 15mg 40mg Kanpyo
Zinc 5.86mg 0.39mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.433mg 0.257mg Kanpyo
Manganese 1.137mg 0.261mg Kanpyo
Selenium 2.6µg 0.7µg Kanpyo
Vitamin C 0.2mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 0.4mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 2.553mg 0.377mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.532mg 0.258mg Kanpyo
Folate 61µg 13µg Kanpyo
Tryptophan 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.045g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.02g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.244g 0.02g Kanpyo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kanpyo 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
32%
Kanpyo
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Kanpyo
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.