Lotus root vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lotus root and sweet potatoes
- Lotus root has more vitamin C, copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, fiber, and iron; however, sweet potatoes have more vitamin A, manganese, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
- Sweet potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 384% more.
- Lotus root has 2 times more vitamin C than sweet potatoes. Lotus root has 44mg of vitamin C, while sweet potatoes have 19.6mg.
- Sweet potatoes have a higher glycemic index than lotus root.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lotus root, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +271.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.2% |
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Water
~75.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +360% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 961µg | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 19.6mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.161mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.884mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.497mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.106mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.487mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 54mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.69mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.107mg | 4% |
| Starch | 7.05g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 556mg | 475mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.286mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 2.6g | 2.01g | 1% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 90kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.23g | 20.71g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.5g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 45mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.33g | 17.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.48g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 40mg | 36mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.055mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.