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Lotus root vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lotus root and Brussels sprouts

  • Lotus root has more Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Brussels sprouts has more Vitamin C, Folate, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 46% more.
  • Lotus root has 4 times more Copper than Brussels sprouts. Lotus root has 0.257mg of Copper, while Brussels sprouts have 0.07mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lotus root, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +267.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.9%
Contains more IronIron +20.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Calcium ~42mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.42mg

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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +369.2%
~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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more OtherOther +41.2%
~equal in Water ~86g

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +764900%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 74kcal 43kcal Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 3.38g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 44mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 12.33g 5.15g Lotus root
Carbs 17.23g 8.95g Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 45mg 42mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 389mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 1.4mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 3.8g Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.07mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.42mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 100mg 69mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 25mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.261mg 0.337mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.139mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.09mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.745mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.309mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.219mg Lotus root
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 13µg 61µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.062g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.023g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.051mg 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.069mg 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.094mg 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.022mg 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.055mg 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.038mg 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Brussels sprouts
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
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.