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Lotus root vs. Radish seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lotus root and Radish seeds

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, however, Radish seeds are richer in Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Radish seeds covers your daily Folate needs 21% more than Lotus root.
  • Radish seeds have 6 times less Potassium than Lotus root. Lotus root has 556mg of Potassium, while Radish seeds have 86mg.
  • Lotus root contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, raw and Radish seeds, sprouted, 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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
5
:
5
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Potassium +546.5%
Contains more Copper +114.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +91.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +43.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.26
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Radish seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 33% 32% 49% 8% 1% 16% 40% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Potassium +546.5%
Contains more Copper +114.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +91.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +43.6%
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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
3
:
5
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Vitamin C +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +630.8%
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%
Radish seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 24% 0% 0% 97% 26% 24% 54% 44% 66% 72% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +630.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
2
:
3
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Carbs +378.6%
Contains more Protein +46.5%
Contains more Fats +2430%
Contains more Water +13.9%
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
Radish seeds
4% 3% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.81 g
Fats: 2.53 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +378.6%
Contains more Protein +46.5%
Contains more Fats +2430%
Contains more Water +13.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
1
:
2
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1995%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5605%
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Radish seeds
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.767 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.419 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.141 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1995%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5605%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Radish seeds Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 3.6g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 3.81g Radish seeds
Fats 0.1g 2.53g Radish seeds
Carbs 17.23g 3.6g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 43kcal Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 51mg Radish seeds
Iron 1.16mg 0.86mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 44mg Radish seeds
Phosphorus 100mg 113mg Radish seeds
Potassium 556mg 86mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 6mg Radish seeds
Zinc 0.39mg 0.56mg Radish seeds
Copper 0.257mg 0.12mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.26mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Lotus root
Vitamin A 0IU 391IU Radish seeds
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Radish seeds
Vitamin C 44mg 28.9mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.102mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.103mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.853mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.733mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.285mg Radish seeds
Folate 13µg 95µg Radish seeds
Tryptophan 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.767g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.419g Radish seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 1.141g Radish seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Radish seeds
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
34%
Radish seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
23%
Radish seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.737g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170095/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.