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Lotus root vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lotus root and Beetroot

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Beetroot has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lotus root is 43% higher.
  • Beetroot has 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Lotus root. Lotus root has 0.22mg of Vitamin B2, while Beetroot has 0.04mg.

Food types used in this article are Lotus root, raw and Beets, 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 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.1%
Contains more IronIron +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +242.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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 16% 2% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +798%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +285.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +738.5%
~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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.2%
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more WaterWater +10.7%
Contains more OtherOther +11.3%

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
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.027g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Beetroot Opinion
Calories 74kcal 43kcal Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 1.61g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Beetroot
Vitamin C 44mg 4.9mg Lotus root
Net carbs 12.33g 6.76g Lotus root
Carbs 17.23g 9.56g Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 45mg 16mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 325mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.8mg Lotus root
Sugar 6.76g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 2.8g Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.075mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.35mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 40mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 78mg Lotus root
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.261mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.031mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.04mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.334mg Lotus root
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.155mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.067mg Lotus root
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Folate 13µg 109µg Beetroot
Choline 6mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.06g Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.019mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg 0.047mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.048mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg 0.068mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg 0.058mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg 0.018mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.046mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.038mg 0.021mg Lotus root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.