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Lotus root vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lotus root and Chinese broccoli

  • Lotus root has more Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Chinese broccoli is higher in Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Lotus root covers your daily need of Copper 22% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Lotus root has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Chinese broccoli. While Lotus root has 0.258mg of Vitamin B6, Chinese broccoli has only 0.07mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lotus root, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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
:
4
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.9%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains more Copper +321.3%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Equal in Manganese - 0.264
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.9%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains more Copper +321.3%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Equal in Manganese - 0.264

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
5
:
5
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Vitamin C +56%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +661.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437
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%
Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin C +56%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +661.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
3
:
2
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Protein +128.1%
Contains more Carbs +352.2%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Water +18.3%
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
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +128.1%
Contains more Carbs +352.2%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Contains more Fats +620%
Contains more Water +18.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
1
:
2
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1550%
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Chinese broccoli
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1550%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 1.31g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 1.14g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 17.23g 3.81g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 22kcal Lotus root
Sugar 0.84g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 2.5g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 1.16mg 0.56mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 41mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 261mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.39mg
Copper 0.257mg 0.061mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.7µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 0IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 44mg 28.2mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.095mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.146mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.159mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.07mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
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 0.11g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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.

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.