Lotus root vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Lotus root and Potato pancake?
- Lotus root is richer in Vitamin C, and Copper, yet Potato pancake is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
- Potato pancake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 32% higher.
- Lotus root has 2 times more Vitamin C than Potato pancake. Lotus root has 44mg of Vitamin C, while Potato pancake has 27.6mg.
- Lotus root contains less Sodium.
We used Lotus root, raw and Potato pancakes types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+40.6%
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Sodium
-94.8%
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Copper
+42.8%
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Iron
+44%
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Magnesium
+56.5%
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Phosphorus
+28%
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Potassium
+11.9%
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Zinc
+79.5%
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Selenium
+1171.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.26
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Calcium
+40.6%
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Sodium
-94.8%
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Copper
+42.8%
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Iron
+44%
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Magnesium
+56.5%
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Phosphorus
+28%
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Potassium
+11.9%
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Zinc
+79.5%
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Selenium
+1171.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.26
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.
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Vitamin C
+59.4%
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Vitamin B2
+27.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+318%
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Vitamin B5
+100.8%
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Vitamin B6
+73.6%
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Folate
+215.4%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.158
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Vitamin C
+59.4%
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Vitamin B2
+27.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+318%
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Vitamin B5
+100.8%
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Vitamin B6
+73.6%
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Folate
+215.4%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.158
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+65.6%
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Protein
+133.8%
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Fats
+14660%
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Carbs
+61.4%
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Other
+269.1%
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
6.08 g
Fats:
14.76 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
47.77 g
Other:
3.58 g
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Water
+65.6%
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Protein
+133.8%
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Fats
+14660%
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Carbs
+61.4%
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+269.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-98.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+18550%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+37480%
Saturated Fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.02 g
Saturated Fat:
2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.516 g
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Saturated Fat
-98.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+18550%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+37480%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.33g | 24.51g |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 6.08g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 14.76g |
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| Carbs | 17.23g | 27.81g |
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| Calories | 74kcal | 268kcal |
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| Starch | 20.88g |
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| Fructose | 0.56g |
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| Sugar | 1.79g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.3g |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.67mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 128mg |
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| Potassium | 556mg | 622mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 764mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.26mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 8.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 113IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 27.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.672mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.757mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.448mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 41µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.29µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.24mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.28mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.442mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.389mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.137mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg | 0.369mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.141mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 95mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 2.496g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 3.73g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 7.516g |
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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
28%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lotus root is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.466g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)