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Lotus root vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lotus root and Pimiento?

  • Lotus root is higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B5, yet Pimiento is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 45% more.
  • Lotus root has 38 times more Vitamin B5 than Pimiento. While Lotus root has 0.377mg of Vitamin B5, Pimiento has only 0.01mg.

We used Lotus root, raw and Pimento, canned 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
8
:
2
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.2%
Contains more Potassium +251.9%
Contains more Zinc +105.3%
Contains more Copper +424.5%
Contains more Manganese +183.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +44.8%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Pimiento
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +488.2%
Contains more Potassium +251.9%
Contains more Zinc +105.3%
Contains more Copper +424.5%
Contains more Manganese +183.7%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +44.8%
Contains less Sodium -65%

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
5
:
5
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Vitamin B1 +841.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3670%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +93%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.8%
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%
Pimiento
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +841.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3670%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +93%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
3
:
2
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Carbs +237.8%
Contains more Other +142.5%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +17.7%
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
Pimiento
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +136.4%
Contains more Carbs +237.8%
Contains more Other +142.5%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
1
:
1
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +705%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.02
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Pimiento
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +705%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.02

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 3.2g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 1.1g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Pimiento
Carbs 17.23g 5.1g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 23kcal Lotus root
Sugar 2.71g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 1.9g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 6mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 1.68mg Pimiento
Magnesium 23mg 6mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 17mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 158mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 0.39mg 0.19mg Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.049mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.092mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Lotus root
Vitamin A 0IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 44mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.017mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.06mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.615mg Pimiento
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.01mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.215mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 6µg Lotus root
Vitamin K 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.014mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg 0.04mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.036mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg 0.058mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg 0.049mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg 0.013mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.034mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg 0.046mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg 0.022mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.045g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.02g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.161g Pimiento

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Pimiento
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
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
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 - $1)
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 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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.