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Lotus root vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lotus root and Butterbur

  • Lotus root has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Butterbur is richer in Calcium.
  • Lotus root covers your daily Copper needs 17% more than Butterbur.
  • Butterbur has 12 times less Vitamin B5 than Lotus root. Lotus root has 0.377mg of Vitamin B5, while Butterbur has 0.032mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), 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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
5
:
5
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Iron +1060%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +733.3%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +149.5%
Contains more Calcium +128.9%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.274
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Butterbur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +1060%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +733.3%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +149.5%
Contains more Calcium +128.9%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.274

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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
7
:
1
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Vitamin C +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1078.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Folate +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Lotus root
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
Butterbur
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1078.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Folate +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
3
:
2
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Protein +566.7%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +377.3%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Other +50.5%
Lotus root
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Butterbur
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +566.7%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +377.3%
Contains more Water +19.5%
Contains more Other +50.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 3.61g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 0.39g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.04g Lotus root
Carbs 17.23g 3.61g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 14kcal Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 1.16mg 0.1mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 12mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 40mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.39mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.103mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Butterbur
Vitamin C 44mg 31.5mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.02mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.02mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.2mg Lotus root
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.032mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.096mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 10µg Lotus root
Tryptophan 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g Lotus root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Butterbur
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Lotus root
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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.

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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.