Lotus root vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Lotus root and Chili Pepper
- Lotus root has more Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Chili Pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chili Pepper is 221% higher.
- Chili Pepper have 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Lotus root. Lotus root has 0.377mg of Vitamin B5, while Chili Pepper have 0.061mg.
Food types used in this article are Lotus root, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +518% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +451.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.9% |
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:
2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
9.46 g
Water:
87.74 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.9% |
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
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +81.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +445% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 74kcal | 40kcal |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 2g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 242.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.33g | 7.96g |
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| Carbs | 17.23g | 9.46g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 556mg | 340mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 5.1g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.174mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 46mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1179IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.237mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.278mg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.3µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 11.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.021g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.109g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.026mg |
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| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.074mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.065mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.024mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.062mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg | 0.084mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.041mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
83%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)