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Lotus root vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lotus root and Maitake mushrooms?

  • Lotus root is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, and Manganese, yet Maitake mushrooms are higher in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Maitake mushrooms' daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 187% more.

We used Lotus root, raw and Mushrooms, maitake, raw types in this article.

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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 +4400%
Contains more Iron +286.7%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +172.5%
Contains more Manganese +342.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +92.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.252
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 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +4400%
Contains more Iron +286.7%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Potassium +172.5%
Contains more Manganese +342.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +92.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.252

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1546.3%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.242
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 0% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1546.3%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.242

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Carbs +147.2%
Contains more Other +83%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Water +14.2%
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Carbs +147.2%
Contains more Other +83%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Water +14.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.03
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.03

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 4.27g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 1.94g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.19g Maitake mushrooms
Carbs 17.23g 6.97g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 31kcal Lotus root
Sugar 2.07g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 2.7g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 1mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.3mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 74mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 204mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.39mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.257mg 0.252mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.059mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin E 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 44mg 0mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.146mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.242mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.27mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.056mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 21µg Maitake mushrooms
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.051mg 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.069mg 0.08mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.094mg 0.09mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg 0.015mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.06mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.055mg 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.038mg 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.09g Maitake mushrooms

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Maitake mushrooms
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
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.03 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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/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.