Lotus root vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lotus root and vegetable different?
- Lotus root is richer in vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while vegetable is higher in vitamin A and manganese.
- Vegetable covers your daily need for vitamin A, 86% more than lotus root.
- Lotus root contains 14 times more vitamin C than vegetable. Lotus root contains 44mg of vitamin C, while vegetable contains 3.2mg.
- Vegetable has a higher glycemic index (66) than lotus root (33).
Lotus root, raw and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +229% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +209.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.2% |
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 | +1275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +149.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.2% |
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:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
13.09 g
Water:
83.23 g
Other:
0.67 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.86g
~equal in
Water
~83.23g
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
0.031 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +260% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.031g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 3.2mg | 45% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 214µg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 23.5µg | 20% | |
| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.083mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.074mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 169mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 51mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.071mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.151mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.379mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.82mg | 4% |
| Choline | 24.1mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.851mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 45mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Folate | 13µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 4.4g | 2% |
| Carbs | 17.23g | 13.09g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 2.86g | 1% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 65kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.33g | 8.69g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.12g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 40mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.072g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.055mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 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.