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Lotus root vs. Corn pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lotus root and Corn pudding

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Corn pudding is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Lotus root covers your daily Vitamin C needs 45% more than Corn pudding.
  • Corn pudding has 6 times less Copper than Lotus root. Lotus root has 0.257mg of Copper, while Corn pudding has 0.043mg.
  • Lotus root contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, raw and Corn pudding, home prepared.

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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 Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +118.9%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +215.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Copper +497.7%
Contains more Manganese +230.4%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +771.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 90
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 12% 20% 11% 39% 16% 37% 14% 15% 11% 34%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +118.9%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +215.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Copper +497.7%
Contains more Manganese +230.4%
Contains more Zinc +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +771.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 90

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 +1089.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.3%
Contains more Folate +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 18% 6% 15% 13% 18% 36% 20% 0% 30% 22% 39% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1089.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.3%
Contains more Folate +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Fats +4940%
Contains more Other +27.8%
Equal in Carbs - 16.97
Equal in Water - 72.33
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
4% 5% 17% 72%
Protein: 4.42 g
Fats: 5.04 g
Carbs: 16.97 g
Water: 72.33 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Fats +4940%
Contains more Other +27.8%
Equal in Carbs - 16.97
Equal in Water - 72.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7395%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2650%
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
54% 33% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7395%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2650%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Corn pudding Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 15.77g Corn pudding
Protein 2.6g 4.42g Corn pudding
Fats 0.1g 5.04g Corn pudding
Carbs 17.23g 16.97g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 131kcal Corn pudding
Starch 8.68g Corn pudding
Sugar 6.59g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 1.2g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 39mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.53mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 90mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 176mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 282mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.48mg Corn pudding
Copper 0.257mg 0.043mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.079mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 6.1µg Corn pudding
Vitamin A 0IU 296IU Corn pudding
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 57µg Corn pudding
Vitamin E 0.27mg Corn pudding
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Corn pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Corn pudding
Vitamin C 44mg 3.7mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.069mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.154mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.033mg Corn pudding
Vitamin B5 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.127mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 29µg Corn pudding
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Corn pudding
Vitamin K 0.5µg Corn pudding
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.059mg Corn pudding
Threonine 0.051mg 0.169mg Corn pudding
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.195mg Corn pudding
Leucine 0.069mg 0.438mg Corn pudding
Lysine 0.094mg 0.33mg Corn pudding
Methionine 0.022mg 0.114mg Corn pudding
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.216mg Corn pudding
Valine 0.055mg 0.255mg Corn pudding
Histidine 0.038mg 0.11mg Corn pudding
Cholesterol 0mg 72mg Lotus root
Trans Fat 0g 0.093g Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 2.451g Lotus root
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Corn pudding
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Corn pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 1.499g Corn pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.55g Corn pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Corn pudding
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
18%
Corn pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
20%
Corn pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.421g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Corn pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170492/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.