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Lotus root vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lotus root and Truffle

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, however, Truffle has more Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Fiber is 261% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lotus root, raw and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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
1
:
9
Truffle
Truffle
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Contains more Calcium +253.3%
Contains more Iron +406.9%
Contains more Magnesium +260.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +84%
Contains more Potassium +35.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +238.5%
Contains more Manganese +647.5%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Truffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Contains more Calcium +253.3%
Contains more Iron +406.9%
Contains more Magnesium +260.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +84%
Contains more Potassium +35.6%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +238.5%
Contains more Manganese +647.5%
Contains more Selenium +6100%

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
3
:
4
Truffle
Truffle
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +283.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1466.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Folate +192.3%
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%
Truffle
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% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +283.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1466.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Folate +192.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
1
:
4
Truffle
Truffle
Contains more Water +434.5%
Contains more Protein +255.8%
Contains more Fats +630%
Contains more Carbs +323.7%
Contains more Other +127.8%
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
Truffle
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Water +434.5%
Contains more Protein +255.8%
Contains more Fats +630%
Contains more Carbs +323.7%
Contains more Other +127.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 2.91g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 9.25g Truffle
Fats 0.1g 0.73g Truffle
Carbs 17.23g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 74kcal 284kcal Truffle
Fiber 4.9g 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 45mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 1.16mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 23mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 100mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 556mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 40mg 35mg Truffle
Zinc 0.39mg 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.257mg 0.183mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 0.7µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin C 44mg 0mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.015mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.112mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 38µg Truffle
Tryptophan 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g Lotus root

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Lotus root Truffle
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
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.