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Lotus root vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lotus root and Cardoon?

  • Lotus root is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Cardoon is richer in Folate.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 47% higher.
  • Lotus root has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Cardoon. Lotus root has 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, while Cardoon has 0.02mg.
  • Lotus root contains less Sodium.

We used Lotus root, raw and Cardoon, raw types in this comparison.

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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
8
:
2
Cardoon
Cardoon
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.8%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Copper +11.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.256
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Cardoon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.8%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Copper +11.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.256

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
6
:
1
Cardoon
Cardoon
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.4%
Contains more Folate +423.1%
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%
Cardoon
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% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.4%
Contains more Folate +423.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
2
:
2
Cardoon
Cardoon
Contains more Protein +271.4%
Contains more Carbs +323.3%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Other +16.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
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
Cardoon
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +271.4%
Contains more Carbs +323.3%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Other +16.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
1
:
2
Cardoon
Cardoon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.018
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Cardoon
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.018

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 2.47g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 0.7g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 17.23g 4.07g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 17kcal Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 1.6g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 1.16mg 0.7mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 100mg 23mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 400mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 170mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.17mg Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.231mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.256mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Lotus root
Vitamin C 44mg 2mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.02mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.03mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.3mg Lotus root
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.338mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.116mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 68µg Cardoon
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 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.018g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.041g Cardoon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Cardoon
Low Fats diet Equal
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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 ($)

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.