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, Folate, and Calcium.
- Turnip greens covers your daily need of Vitamin A 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +173.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +244.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +204.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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 | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +807.7% |
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:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
4.36 g
Water:
93.2 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +295.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.3% |
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 74kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 1.14g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.23g |
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 27.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.33g | 0.86g |
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| Carbs | 17.23g | 4.36g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 137mg |
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| Potassium | 556mg | 203mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.53g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.253mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 29mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7625IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 381µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.88mg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.337mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.411mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin K | 367.6µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 118µg |
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| Choline | 0.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.053g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.091g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | |
| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.063mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.059mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.074mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.026mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.07mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg | 0.078mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.028mg |
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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%
130%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip greens contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
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 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.