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Lotus root vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lotus root and Chili pepper

  • Lotus root has more Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 111% more than Lotus root.
  • Lotus root has 3 times more Fiber than Chili pepper. While Lotus root has 4.9g of Fiber, Chili pepper has only 1.5g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lotus root, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +99.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 479% 57% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +226.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +211%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.8%
Contains more FatsFats +340%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1095%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Chili pepper Opinion
Calories 74kcal 40kcal Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 1.87g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.44g Chili pepper
Vitamin C 44mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Net carbs 12.33g 7.31g Lotus root
Carbs 17.23g 8.81g Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 45mg 14mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 322mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 1.03mg Lotus root
Sugar 5.3g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 1.5g Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.129mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.26mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 43mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 9mg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.261mg 0.187mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.072mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.086mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.201mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Folate 13µg 23µg Chili pepper
Choline 10.9mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.042g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.239g Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.051mg 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.069mg 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.094mg 0.089mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.055mg 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.038mg 0.041mg Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Chili pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Lotus root
61%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
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)

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.