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Lotus root vs. Agar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lotus root and Agar?

  • Lotus root is higher in Vitamin C, yet Agar is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Agar's daily need coverage for Iron is 253% more.

We used Lotus root, raw and Seaweed, agar, dried types 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 Phosphorus +92.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Calcium +1288.9%
Contains more Iron +1744.8%
Contains more Magnesium +3247.8%
Contains more Potassium +102.3%
Contains more Zinc +1387.2%
Contains more Copper +137.4%
Contains more Manganese +1547.5%
Contains more Selenium +957.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Calcium +1288.9%
Contains more Iron +1744.8%
Contains more Magnesium +3247.8%
Contains more Potassium +102.3%
Contains more Zinc +1387.2%
Contains more Copper +137.4%
Contains more Manganese +1547.5%
Contains more Selenium +957.1%

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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Agar
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +700.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +4361.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.222
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +700.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +4361.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.222

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +811.3%
Contains more Protein +138.8%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +369.4%
Contains more Other +305.2%
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
Contains more Water +811.3%
Contains more Protein +138.8%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +369.4%
Contains more Other +305.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410%
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Agar Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 73.18g Agar
Protein 2.6g 6.21g Agar
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Agar
Carbs 17.23g 80.88g Agar
Calories 74kcal 306kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 7.7g Agar
Calcium 45mg 625mg Agar
Iron 1.16mg 21.4mg Agar
Magnesium 23mg 770mg Agar
Phosphorus 100mg 52mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 1125mg Agar
Sodium 40mg 102mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.257mg 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 0.261mg 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 0.7µg 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 44mg 0mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.01mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.222mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.202mg Lotus root
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.303mg Agar
Folate 13µg 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg Agar
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 0.03g 0.061g Lotus root
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.027g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.102g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lotus root Agar
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
28%
Lotus root
75%
Agar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
264%
Agar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/nutrients
  2. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.