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Lotus root vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lotus root and Rutabagas different?

  • Lotus root has more Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Manganese than Rutabagas.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Lotus root is 25% higher.
  • Lotus root contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Rutabagas. While Lotus root contains 0.22mg of Vitamin B2, Rutabagas contain only 0.04mg.

Lotus root, raw and Rutabagas, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.3%
Contains more IronIron +163.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +703.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
~equal in Calcium ~43mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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 83% 0.12% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +76%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.9%
Contains more OtherOther +36.6%
Contains more FatsFats +60%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%

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% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.027g

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 Rutabagas
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Rutabagas Opinion
Calories 74kcal 37kcal Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 1.08g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.16g Rutabagas
Vitamin C 44mg 25mg Lotus root
Net carbs 12.33g 6.32g Lotus root
Carbs 17.23g 8.62g Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 43mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 305mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.44mg Lotus root
Sugar 4.46g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 2.3g Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.032mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.24mg Lotus root
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 100mg 53mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 12mg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Rutabagas
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.261mg 0.131mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.09mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.04mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.1mg Lotus root
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Folate 13µg 21µg Rutabagas
Choline 14.1mg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.088g Rutabagas
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
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Rutabagas
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
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.