Lotus root vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Lotus root and Nori
- Lotus root has more Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Nori is richer in Folate, Manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
- Nori covers your daily Folate needs 33% more than Lotus root.
- Nori has 16 times less Fiber than Lotus root. Lotus root has 4.9g of Fiber, while Nori has 0.3g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, raw and Seaweed, laver, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +278.5% |
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 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +267.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1023.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
5.81 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
5.11 g
Water:
85.03 g
Other:
3.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +237.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +180% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +288.7% |
~equal in
Water
~85.03g
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
0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.11 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +25% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +450% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 74kcal | 35kcal |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 5.81g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 39mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.33g | 4.81g |
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| Carbs | 17.23g | 5.11g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 556mg | 356mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 0.3g |
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| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.264mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 58mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 48mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 5202IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 260µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.988mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.47mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.521mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 146µg |
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| Choline | 10.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.061g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.025g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.11g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.043mg |
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| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.232mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.259mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.501mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.222mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.273mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg | 0.402mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.14mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.08g |
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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%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
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 ($)