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Lotus root vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lotus root and Fennel

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Fennel has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 36% higher.
  • Fennel contains 16 times less Vitamin B1 than Lotus root. Lotus root contains 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, while Fennel contains 0.01mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, raw and Fennel, bulb, 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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
8
:
1
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Iron +58.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Copper +289.4%
Contains more Manganese +36.6%
Equal in Calcium - 49
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Fennel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Iron +58.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Zinc +95%
Contains more Copper +289.4%
Contains more Manganese +36.6%
Equal in Calcium - 49
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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
5
:
5
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
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%
Fennel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin C +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Folate +107.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
2
:
3
Fennel
Fennel
Contains more Protein +109.7%
Contains more Carbs +136%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +14%
Equal in Other - 1.05
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
Fennel
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +109.7%
Contains more Carbs +136%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +14%
Equal in Other - 1.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
1
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2
Fennel
Fennel
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +745%
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Fennel
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +745%

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 Fennel
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 Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 4.2g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 1.24g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Fennel
Carbs 17.23g 7.3g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 31kcal Lotus root
Sugar 3.93g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 3.1g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 49mg Fennel
Iron 1.16mg 0.73mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 50mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 414mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 52mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.2mg Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.066mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.191mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 963IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 44mg 12mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.01mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.032mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.232mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.047mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 27µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
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 0.09g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Fennel
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
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.