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Lotus root vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lotus root and Nopales?

  • Lotus root is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Potassium, yet Nopales are higher in Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 39% more.
  • Lotus root has 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Nopales. While Lotus root has 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, Nopales have only 0.012mg.

We used Lotus root, raw and Nopales, 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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
5
:
4
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Iron +96.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +525%
Contains more Potassium +116.3%
Contains more Zinc +56%
Contains more Copper +394.2%
Contains more Calcium +264.4%
Contains more Magnesium +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.5%
Contains more Manganese +75.1%
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%
Nopales
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Iron +96.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +525%
Contains more Potassium +116.3%
Contains more Zinc +56%
Contains more Copper +394.2%
Contains more Calcium +264.4%
Contains more Magnesium +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.5%
Contains more Manganese +75.1%
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
6
:
4
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Vitamin C +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +436.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.6%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.41
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%
Nopales
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin C +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +436.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.6%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
3
:
2
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Protein +97%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +417.4%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.09
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
Nopales
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +97%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +417.4%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
1
:
2
Nopales
Nopales
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.018
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Nopales
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.018

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 1.13g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 1.32g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.09g Lotus root
Carbs 17.23g 3.33g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 16kcal Lotus root
Sugar 1.15g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 2.2g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 1.16mg 0.59mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 100mg 16mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 257mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 21mg Nopales
Zinc 0.39mg 0.25mg Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.052mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 457IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Nopales
Vitamin C 44mg 9.3mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.012mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.041mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.41mg Nopales
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.167mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.07mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 3µg Lotus root
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.014mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg 0.04mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.049mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.094mg 0.059mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg 0.015mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.055mg 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.038mg 0.025mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.018g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.05g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Nopales
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
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 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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.