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Lotus root vs. Turnip greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lotus root and Turnip greens

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Turnip greens is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Turnip greens covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 42% more than Lotus root.
  • Lotus root has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Turnip greens. While Lotus root has 0.16mg of Vitamin B1, Turnip greens has only 0.045mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lotus root, raw and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
6
:
4
Turnip greens
Turnip greens
Contains more Iron +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +244.8%
Contains more Potassium +173.9%
Contains more Zinc +178.6%
Contains more Calcium +204.4%
Contains less Sodium -27.5%
Contains more Manganese +29.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Copper - 0.253
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Turnip greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 30% 16% 13% 18% 4% 4% 85% 44% 5%
Contains more Iron +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +244.8%
Contains more Potassium +173.9%
Contains more Zinc +178.6%
Contains more Calcium +204.4%
Contains less Sodium -27.5%
Contains more Manganese +29.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Copper - 0.253

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
Turnip greens
Turnip greens
Contains more Vitamin C +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +807.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.411
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%
Turnip greens
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 458% 38% 0% 92% 12% 17% 8% 17% 42% 89% 0% 920%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +807.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.411

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
2
:
3
Turnip greens
Turnip greens
Contains more Protein +128.1%
Contains more Carbs +295.2%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Other +10.3%
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
Turnip greens
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Protein +128.1%
Contains more Carbs +295.2%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Other +10.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
2
:
1
Turnip greens
Turnip greens
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355%
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Turnip greens
33% 9% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355%

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 greens
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 Turnip greens Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 0.86g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 1.14g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.23g Turnip greens
Carbs 17.23g 4.36g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 20kcal Lotus root
Sugar 0.53g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 3.5g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 137mg Turnip greens
Iron 1.16mg 0.8mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 29mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 203mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 29mg Turnip greens
Zinc 0.39mg 0.14mg Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.253mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.337mg Turnip greens
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Turnip greens
Vitamin A 0IU 7625IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 381µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 1.88mg Turnip greens
Vitamin C 44mg 27.4mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.045mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.072mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.411mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.274mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.18mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 118µg Turnip greens
Vitamin K 367.6µg Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.02mg
Threonine 0.051mg 0.063mg Turnip greens
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.059mg Turnip greens
Leucine 0.069mg 0.105mg Turnip greens
Lysine 0.094mg 0.074mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg 0.026mg Turnip greens
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.07mg Turnip greens
Valine 0.055mg 0.078mg Turnip greens
Histidine 0.038mg 0.028mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.053g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.015g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.091g Turnip greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Turnip greens
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
141%
Turnip greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
26%
Turnip greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
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 greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170466/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.