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Lotus root vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lotus root and Tomato

  • Tomato has less Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Manganese than Lotus root.
  • Lotus root covers your daily need of Vitamin C 34% more than Tomato.
  • Lotus root has 12 times more Vitamin B2 than Tomato. While Lotus root has 0.22mg of Vitamin B2, Tomato has only 0.019mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lotus root, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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 Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +329.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +316.7%
Contains more Potassium +134.6%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Copper +335.6%
Contains more Manganese +128.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +329.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +316.7%
Contains more Potassium +134.6%
Contains more Zinc +129.4%
Contains more Copper +335.6%
Contains more Manganese +128.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%

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.
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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin C +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin C +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Folate +15.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +195.5%
Contains more Carbs +342.9%
Contains more Other +90.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +19.5%
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +195.5%
Contains more Carbs +342.9%
Contains more Other +90.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +19.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.028
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.028

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 Tomato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 2.69g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 0.88g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Tomato
Carbs 17.23g 3.89g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 18kcal Lotus root
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 1.2g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 10mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.27mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 24mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 237mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.39mg 0.17mg Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.059mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.114mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Lotus root
Vitamin A 0IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 44mg 13.7mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.037mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.019mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.594mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.089mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.08mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 15µg Tomato
Vitamin K 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.006mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg 0.027mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.018mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg 0.025mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg 0.027mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg 0.006mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.027mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg 0.018mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg 0.014mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.031g Tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.083g Tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.