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Lotus root vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lotus root and Russet potato

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lotus root covers your daily Vitamin C needs 40% more than Russet potato.
  • Russet potato has 5 times less Vitamin B2 than Lotus root. Lotus root has 0.22mg of Vitamin B2, while Russet potato has 0.048mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65%
~equal in Potassium ~550mg
~equal in Iron ~1.07mg

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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +430.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg
~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
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.4%
Contains more OtherOther +39.2%
~equal in Protein ~2.63g
~equal in Water ~74.45g

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
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.032g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Russet potato Opinion
Calories 74kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Protein 2.6g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.1g 0.13g Russet potato
Vitamin C 44mg 8.3mg Lotus root
Net carbs 12.33g 19.14g Russet potato
Carbs 17.23g 21.44g Russet potato
Magnesium 23mg 30mg Russet potato
Calcium 45mg 18mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 550mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 1.07mg Lotus root
Sugar 1.08g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 2.3g Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.107mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.35mg Lotus root
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 100mg 71mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 14mg Russet potato
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Russet potato
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.261mg 0.228mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.067mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.048mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Folate 13µg 26µg Russet potato
Choline 15mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.032g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.003g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.054g Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.051mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.069mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.094mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.022mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.055mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.038mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Russet potato
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
17%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.