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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
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:
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% |
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Water
~84.94g
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
0.036 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 11.7mg | 36% |
| Folate | 13µg | 68µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.066mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 14.8µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.116mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 60mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.072mg | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 556mg | 370mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.046mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.231mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 94mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.28mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 5.4g | 2% |
| Carbs | 17.23g | 10.51g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.338mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 3.27g | 1% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 47kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.33g | 5.11g | N/A |
| Calcium | 45mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.064g | 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
26%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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