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 vitamin A.
- 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.
- The glycemic index of nopales is lower.
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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +394.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +525% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +126.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +264.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.1% |
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 | +373.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +436.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +268.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +417.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
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Fats
~0.09g
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
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.018g
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 9.3mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.052mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.07mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.041mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.012mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 16mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 164mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.2g | 11% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 257mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.457mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.59mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 52mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 17.23g | 3.33g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.167mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 1.32g | 3% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 16kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.33g | 1.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.15g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.055mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.025mg | 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.