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Lotus root vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lotus root and Artichoke

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, while Artichoke has more Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 36% higher.
  • Artichoke contains 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Lotus root. Lotus root contains 0.22mg of Vitamin B2, while Artichoke contains 0.066mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160.9%
Contains more IronIron +10.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.6%
~equal in Calcium ~44mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~90mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.256mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +423.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.8%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more OtherOther +16.5%
~equal in Water ~84.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220%

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 Artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Artichoke Opinion
Calories 74kcal 47kcal Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.1g 0.15g Artichoke
Vitamin C 44mg 11.7mg Lotus root
Net carbs 12.33g 5.11g Lotus root
Carbs 17.23g 10.51g Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 60mg Artichoke
Calcium 45mg 44mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 370mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 5.4g Artichoke
Copper 0.257mg 0.231mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 100mg 90mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 94mg Lotus root
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Artichoke
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.261mg 0.256mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.072mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.066mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.338mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.116mg Lotus root
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Folate 13µg 68µg Artichoke
Choline 34.4mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.036g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.005g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.064g Artichoke
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Artichoke
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Lotus root
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.