Lotus root vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lotus root and ginger
- The amount of vitamin C, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and iron in lotus root is higher than in ginger.
- Lotus root covers your daily vitamin C needs 43% more than ginger.
- Ginger has 6 times less vitamin B2 than lotus root. Lotus root has 0.22mg of vitamin B2, while ginger has 0.034mg.
- Lotus root has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lotus root is 33, while the glycemic index of ginger is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, raw and Ginger root, 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 CalciumCalcium | +181.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.5% |
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 | +780% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +540% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +547.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
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:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +650% |
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Carbs
~17.77g
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Water
~78.89g
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
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +670% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +670% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 5mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.034mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.025mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 34mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 556mg | 415mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.203mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.226mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 1.82g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.154g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.229mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0.203g | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 80kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.33g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Carbs | 17.23g | 17.77g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.055mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.173g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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.