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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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
5
:
5
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +66.5%
Contains more Copper +192%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Manganese +11.9%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +66.5%
Contains more Copper +192%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Manganese +11.9%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Zinc - 0.4

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
5
:
5
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Contains more Folate +161.5%
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%
Shallot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Contains more Folate +161.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
3
:
1
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Other +21.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 16.8
Equal in Water - 79.8
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
Shallot
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 Other +21.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 16.8
Equal in Water - 79.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
1
:
2
Shallot
Shallot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95%
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 12.33g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 2.6g 2.5g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 17.23g 16.8g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 72kcal Lotus root
Sugar 7.87g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 3.2g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 37mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 60mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 334mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 12mg Shallot
Zinc 0.39mg 0.4mg Shallot
Copper 0.257mg 0.088mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 0.7µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 44mg 8mg Lotus root
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
Folate 13µg 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.014g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.039g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Shallot
Low Fats diet Equal
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
15%
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.