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 have more vitamin C, vitamin A, 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 153g | 1020% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 148% | |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 85mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.07mg | 21% |
| Folate | 13µg | 61µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 556mg | 389mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 69mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.337mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.219mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.23g | 8.95g | 3% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.745mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 3.38g | 2% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 43kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.139mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.309mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.33g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 42mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.055mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
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:
3.38 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% |
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Water
~86g
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
0.062 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% |
