Lotus root vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Lotus root and Chicory
- Chicory has less Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Manganese.
- Lotus root covers your daily Vitamin C needs 46% more than Chicory.
- Chicory contains 8 times less Vitamin B2 than Lotus root. Lotus root contains 0.22mg of Vitamin B2, while Chicory contains 0.027mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Lotus root, raw and Chicory, witloof, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +130% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +163.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +383.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +403.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +143.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +284.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +161% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
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 | +1471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +158.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +714.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +514.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +184.6% |
~equal in
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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +330.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.1g
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
0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.044 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +900% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -20% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120% |
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 | 17kcal |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 2.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.33g | 0.9g |
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| Carbs | 17.23g | 4g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 556mg | 211mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.24mg |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.051mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 26mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.042mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 37µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.024g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.044g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.016mg |
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| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.054mg | |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.035mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.005mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.022mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg | 0.041mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.015mg |
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lotus root is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)