Lotus root vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Lotus root and Kohlrabi
- Lotus root has more Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Kohlrabi is higher in Vitamin C.
- Kohlrabi covers your daily Vitamin C needs 20% more than Lotus root.
- Kohlrabi contains 11 times less Vitamin B2 than Lotus root. Lotus root contains 0.22mg of Vitamin B2, while Kohlrabi contains 0.02mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Lotus root, raw and Kohlrabi, 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.
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Calcium
+87.5%
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Iron
+190%
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Magnesium
+21.1%
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Phosphorus
+117.4%
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Potassium
+58.9%
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Zinc
+1200%
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Copper
+99.2%
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Manganese
+87.8%
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Sodium
-50%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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Calcium
+87.5%
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Iron
+190%
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Magnesium
+21.1%
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Phosphorus
+117.4%
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Potassium
+58.9%
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Zinc
+1200%
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Copper
+99.2%
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Manganese
+87.8%
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Sodium
-50%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+220%
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Vitamin B2
+1000%
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Vitamin B5
+128.5%
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Vitamin B6
+72%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+40.9%
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Folate
+23.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
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Vitamin B1
+220%
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Vitamin B2
+1000%
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Vitamin B5
+128.5%
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Vitamin B6
+72%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+40.9%
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Folate
+23.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+52.9%
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Carbs
+177.9%
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Water
+15%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Other - 1
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
1.7 g
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0.1 g
Carbs:
6.2 g
Water:
91 g
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1 g
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Protein
+52.9%
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Carbs
+177.9%
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+15%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Other - 1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+185.7%
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Saturated Fat
-56.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+140%
Saturated Fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.02 g
Saturated Fat:
0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.048 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+185.7%
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Saturated Fat
-56.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+140%
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 Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.33g | 2.6g |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 1.7g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | |
| Carbs | 17.23g | 6.2g |
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| Calories | 74kcal | 27kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.6g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.6g |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 46mg |
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| Potassium | 556mg | 350mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 20mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.129mg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.139mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 36IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 62mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.15mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.01mg |
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| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.049mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.078mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.067mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.056mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.039mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg | 0.05mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.019mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.013g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.007g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.048g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.