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Lotus root vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lotus root and Shallot

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Shallot has more Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 40% higher.
  • Shallot contains 11 times less Vitamin B2 than Lotus root. Lotus root contains 0.22mg of Vitamin B2, while Shallot contains 0.02mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, raw and Shallots, 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.
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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +192%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Iron ~1.2mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg

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 27% 0.24% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +161.5%
~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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more OtherOther +21.3%
~equal in Protein ~2.5g
~equal in Fats ~0.1g
~equal in Carbs ~16.8g
~equal in Water ~79.8g

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Shallot Opinion
Calories 74kcal 72kcal Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 2.5g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Vitamin C 44mg 8mg Lotus root
Net carbs 12.33g 13.6g Shallot
Carbs 17.23g 16.8g Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 37mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 334mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 1.2mg Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 3.2g Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.088mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.4mg Shallot
Phosphorus 100mg 60mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 12mg Shallot
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Manganese 0.261mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.7µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.06mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.02mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.2mg Lotus root
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.29mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.345mg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Folate 13µg 34µg Shallot
Choline 11.3mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.014g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.039g Shallot
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.051mg 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.069mg 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.094mg 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.022mg 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.055mg 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.038mg 0.043mg Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Shallot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.