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Lotus root vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lotus root and Pumpkin?

  • Lotus root is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Manganese, yet Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 44% more.
  • Lotus root has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Pumpkin. While Lotus root has 0.258mg of Vitamin B6, Pumpkin has only 0.044mg.

We used Lotus root, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +103.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +141.7%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +182.4%
Contains more Manganese +193.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +103.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +141.7%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Copper +182.4%
Contains more Manganese +193.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +836.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +486.4%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.413
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +836.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +486.4%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.413

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +261.1%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +251.6%
Contains more Other +56.5%
Contains more Water +18.4%
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +261.1%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +251.6%
Contains more Other +56.5%
Contains more Water +18.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%

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 Pumpkin
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 Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 3.8g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 0.72g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.07g Lotus root
Carbs 17.23g 4.9g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 20kcal Lotus root
Sugar 2.08g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 1.1g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 15mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.57mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 30mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 230mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.39mg 0.23mg Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.091mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.089mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Lotus root
Vitamin A 0IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 44mg 4.7mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.031mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.078mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.413mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.201mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.044mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 9µg Lotus root
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.009mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg 0.021mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.023mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg 0.034mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg 0.039mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg 0.008mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.023mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg 0.025mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg 0.011mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.037g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.009g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.004g Lotus root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Pumpkin
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
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.