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Lotus root vs. Celeriac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lotus root and Celeriac

  • Celeriac has less Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Lotus root covers your daily Vitamin C needs 40% more than Celeriac.
  • Celeriac contains 4 times less Copper than Lotus root. Lotus root contains 0.257mg of Copper, while Celeriac contains 0.07mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lotus root, raw and Celeriac, 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 Iron +65.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +267.1%
Contains more Manganese +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Equal in Calcium - 43
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 27% 15% 50% 27% 14% 10% 24% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Copper +267.1%
Contains more Manganese +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Equal in Calcium - 43
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.4%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.352
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 27% 13% 14% 14% 22% 39% 6% 0% 103%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.4%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.352

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +73.3%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Equal in Other - 1
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +73.3%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Equal in Other - 1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640%
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +640%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Celeriac Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 7.4g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 1.5g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Celeriac
Carbs 17.23g 9.2g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 42kcal Lotus root
Sugar 1.6g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 1.8g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 43mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.7mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 115mg Celeriac
Potassium 556mg 300mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 100mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.33mg Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.07mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.158mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin E 0.36mg Celeriac
Vitamin C 44mg 8mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.05mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.06mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.7mg Celeriac
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.352mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.165mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 8µg Lotus root
Vitamin K 41µg Celeriac
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 0.079g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.058g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.148g Celeriac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lotus root Celeriac
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
20%
Celeriac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
20%
Celeriac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/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.