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Lotus root vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lotus root and Red cabbage?

  • Lotus root is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, yet Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Copper is 27% higher.
  • Lotus root has 3 times more Phosphorus than Red cabbage. Lotus root has 100mg of Phosphorus, while Red cabbage has 30mg.

We used Lotus root, raw and Cabbage, red, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 21% 30% 5.7% 6% 13% 3.5% 32% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.8%
Contains more IronIron +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +1411.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.5%
~equal in Calcium ~45mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.243mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 190% 67% 2.2% 0% 16% 16% 7.8% 8.8% 48% 0% 96% 14% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.418mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.8%
Contains more OtherOther +49.2%
Contains more FatsFats +60%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +66.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +300%

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 Red cabbage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Red cabbage Opinion
Calories 74kcal 31kcal Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 1.43g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.16g Red cabbage
Vitamin C 44mg 57mg Red cabbage
Net carbs 12.33g 5.27g Lotus root
Carbs 17.23g 7.37g Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 45mg
Potassium 556mg 243mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.8mg Lotus root
Sugar 3.83g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 2.1g Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.017mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 30mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 27mg Red cabbage
Vitamin A 0IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg Red cabbage
Manganese 0.261mg 0.243mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.064mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.069mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.418mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.147mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.209mg Lotus root
Vitamin K 38.2µg Red cabbage
Folate 13µg 18µg Red cabbage
Choline 17.1mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.012g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.08g Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.012mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg 0.039mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.034mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg 0.046mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg 0.049mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg 0.014mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.036mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg 0.048mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg 0.024mg Lotus root
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Red cabbage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Lotus root
36%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.