Lotus root vs. Burdock root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lotus root and Burdock root different?
- Lotus root is higher than Burdock root in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
- Lotus root covers your daily need of Vitamin C 46% more than Burdock root.
- Lotus root contains 16 times more Vitamin B1 than Burdock root. Lotus root contains 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, while Burdock root contains 0.01mg.
Lotus root, raw and Burdock root, raw types were used in this article.
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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 | +80.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
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 | +1366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.9% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
17.34 g
Water:
80.09 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
~equal in
Carbs
~17.34g
~equal in
Water
~80.09g
~equal in
Other
~0.89g
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -16.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +85% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 74kcal | 72kcal |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 1.53g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 3mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.33g | 14.04g |
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| Carbs | 17.23g | 17.34g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 41mg |
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| Potassium | 556mg | 308mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 2.9g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.3g |
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| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 51mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.232mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 11.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.059g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.026mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.03mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.032mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.009mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.033mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg | 0.033mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.031mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.