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Lotus root vs. Kanpyo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lotus root and Kanpyo

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, while Kanpyo has more Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Kanpyo's daily need coverage for Zinc is 50% higher.
  • Kanpyo contains 220 times less Vitamin C than Lotus root. Lotus root contains 44mg of Vitamin C, while Kanpyo contains 0.2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, raw and Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
Kanpyo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 89% 84% 140% 192% 144% 160% 81% 2% 148% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +443.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +522.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.5%
Contains more IronIron +341.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1402.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +335.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +271.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Kanpyo
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 54% 153% 123% 0% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +577.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +369.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Kanpyo
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9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +296.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +230%
Contains more FatsFats +460%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +277.4%
Contains more OtherOther +504.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 g
Kanpyo
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11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.244 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +415%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1120%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Kanpyo Opinion
Calories 74kcal 258kcal Kanpyo
Protein 2.6g 8.58g Kanpyo
Fats 0.1g 0.56g Kanpyo
Vitamin C 44mg 0.2mg Lotus root
Net carbs 12.33g 55.23g Kanpyo
Carbs 17.23g 65.03g Kanpyo
Magnesium 23mg 125mg Kanpyo
Calcium 45mg 280mg Kanpyo
Potassium 556mg 1582mg Kanpyo
Iron 1.16mg 5.12mg Kanpyo
Fiber 4.9g 9.8g Kanpyo
Copper 0.257mg 0.433mg Kanpyo
Zinc 0.39mg 5.86mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 100mg 188mg Kanpyo
Sodium 40mg 15mg Kanpyo
Manganese 0.261mg 1.137mg Kanpyo
Selenium 0.7µg 2.6µg Kanpyo
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.044mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.9mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 2.553mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.532mg Kanpyo
Folate 13µg 61µg Kanpyo
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.045g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.103g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.244g Kanpyo
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Kanpyo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Lotus root
30%
Kanpyo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
105%
Kanpyo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo 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 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 ($)
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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.