Lotus root vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lotus root and arrowroot
- Lotus root has more vitamin C, copper, fiber, and vitamin B2, while arrowroot has more folate, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 81% higher.
- Arrowroot contains 23 times less vitamin C than lotus root. Lotus root contains 44mg of vitamin C, while arrowroot contains 1.9mg.
- Lotus root has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lotus root is 33, while the glycemic index of arrowroot is 58.
The food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, raw and Arrowroot, 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 CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35% |
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 CVitamin C | +2215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +272.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +323.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.4% |
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Water
~80.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +360% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 13µg | 338µg | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 1.9mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.121mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.3g | 14% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 2.22mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.059mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.693mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.174mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 454mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 4.24g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.292mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 17.23g | 13.39g | 1% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.266mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 65kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.33g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 98mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0% |
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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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.