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Lotus root vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lotus root and Radicchio?

  • Lotus root is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Iron, yet Radicchio is richer in Folate, and Copper.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 40% higher.
  • Lotus root has 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Radicchio. Lotus root has 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, while Radicchio has 0.016mg.

We used Lotus root, raw and Radicchio, raw 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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
6
:
4
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Calcium +136.8%
Contains more Iron +103.5%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +84.1%
Contains more Manganese +89.1%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +59%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Radicchio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Contains more Calcium +136.8%
Contains more Iron +103.5%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +84.1%
Contains more Manganese +89.1%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +59%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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
6
:
4
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +361.5%
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%
Radicchio
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 46% 0% 27% 4% 7% 5% 17% 14% 45% 0% 638%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +361.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
3
:
2
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +284.6%
Contains more Other +38.6%
Contains more Fats +150%
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
Radicchio
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +284.6%
Contains more Other +38.6%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Water +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
2
:
1
Radicchio
Radicchio
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450%
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Radicchio
33% 6% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Radicchio Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 3.58g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 1.43g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.25g Radicchio
Carbs 17.23g 4.48g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 23kcal Lotus root
Sugar 0.6g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 0.9g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 19mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.57mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 40mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 302mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 22mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.39mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Copper 0.257mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.261mg 0.138mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 0IU 27IU Radicchio
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Radicchio
Vitamin E 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 44mg 8mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.016mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.028mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.255mg Lotus root
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.269mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.057mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 60µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.051mg 0.04mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.069mg 0.062mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg 0.056mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg 0.008mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.034mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg 0.065mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.038mg 0.024mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.06g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.01g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.11g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Radicchio
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
67%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radicchio
Radicchio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
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 cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Radicchio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168564/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.