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Lotus root vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lotus root and Summer squash

  • Summer squash has less Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lotus root covers your daily Vitamin C needs 30% more than Summer squash.
  • Summer squash contains 5 times less Copper than Lotus root. Lotus root contains 0.257mg of Copper, while Summer squash contains 0.051mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lotus root, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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
9
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +231.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +112.2%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Contains more Copper +403.9%
Contains more Manganese +49.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Summer squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +231.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +112.2%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Contains more Copper +403.9%
Contains more Manganese +49.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains less Sodium -95%

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
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Vitamin C +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +123.1%
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%
Summer squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin C +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +123.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
3
:
2
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Protein +114.9%
Contains more Carbs +414.3%
Contains more Other +56.5%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Water +19.6%
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
Summer squash
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +114.9%
Contains more Carbs +414.3%
Contains more Other +56.5%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Water +19.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
2
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +345%
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Summer squash
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +345%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 2.25g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 1.21g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.18g Summer squash
Carbs 17.23g 3.35g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 16kcal Lotus root
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 1.1g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 15mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.35mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 38mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 262mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.39mg 0.29mg Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.051mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.175mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Lotus root
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 44mg 17mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.048mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.142mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.487mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.155mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.218mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.011mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg 0.028mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.042mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg 0.069mg
Lysine 0.094mg 0.065mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg 0.017mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.041mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg 0.053mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg 0.025mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.044g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.016g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.089g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Summer squash
Low Fats diet ok
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
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 ($)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.