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Lotus root vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lotus root and Turnip different?

  • Lotus root is higher than Turnip in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Lotus root covers your daily need of Vitamin C 26% more than Turnip.
  • Lotus root contains 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Turnip. Lotus root contains 0.22mg of Vitamin B2, while Turnip contains 0.03mg.

Lotus root, raw and Turnips, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
Turnip
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 17% 11% 28% 7.4% 12% 8.7% 17% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +191.1%
Contains more IronIron +286.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +202.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +270.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.8%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Turnip
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0.6% 0% 10% 6.9% 7.5% 12% 21% 0% 0.25% 11% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Turnip
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6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168%
Contains more OtherOther +38.6%
Contains more WaterWater +16.1%
~equal in Fats ~0.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 g
Turnip
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16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165%

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 Turnip
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Turnip Opinion
Calories 74kcal 28kcal Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 0.9g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Vitamin C 44mg 21mg Lotus root
Net carbs 12.33g 4.63g Lotus root
Carbs 17.23g 6.43g Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 30mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 191mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.3mg Lotus root
Sugar 3.8g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 1.8g Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.085mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.27mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 27mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 67mg Lotus root
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Manganese 0.261mg 0.134mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.04mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.03mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.2mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.09mg Lotus root
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Folate 13µg 15µg Turnip
Choline 11.1mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.006g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.053g Turnip
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.009mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg 0.025mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.036mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg 0.033mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg 0.036mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg 0.011mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.017mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg 0.03mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg 0.014mg Lotus root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Turnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs 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
26%
Lotus root
11%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.