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Lotus root vs. Radish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lotus root and Radish

  • Radish has less Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese than Lotus root.
  • Lotus root covers your daily need of Vitamin C 32% more than Radish.
  • Lotus root has 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Radish. While Lotus root has 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, Radish has only 0.012mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lotus root, raw and Radishes, 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.
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +241.2%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +138.6%
Contains more Zinc +39.3%
Contains more Copper +414%
Contains more Manganese +278.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Sodium - 39
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 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +241.2%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +138.6%
Contains more Zinc +39.3%
Contains more Copper +414%
Contains more Manganese +278.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Sodium - 39

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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Radish
Contains more Vitamin C +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +92.3%
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 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +92.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +282.4%
Contains more Carbs +406.8%
Contains more Other +76.4%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +282.4%
Contains more Carbs +406.8%
Contains more Other +76.4%
Contains more Water +20.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.032
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.032

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 Radish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Radish Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 1.8g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 0.68g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 17.23g 3.4g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 16kcal Lotus root
Fructose 0.71g Radish
Sugar 1.86g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 1.6g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 25mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.34mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 20mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 233mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 39mg Radish
Zinc 0.39mg 0.28mg Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.05mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.069mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Lotus root
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Radish
Vitamin C 44mg 14.8mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.012mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.039mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.254mg Lotus root
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.165mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.071mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 25µg Radish
Vitamin K 1.3µg Radish
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.009mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg 0.023mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.02mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg 0.031mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg 0.033mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg 0.01mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.036mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg 0.035mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg 0.013mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.032g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.017g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.048g Radish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Radish
Low Fats diet Equal
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
10%
Radish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
10%
Radish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish
Radish contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish
Radish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.