Lotus root vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Lotus root and Water chestnuts
- Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Water chestnuts has more Copper, and Vitamin B6.
- Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 44% more.
- Lotus root has 19 times more Iron than Water chestnuts. Lotus root has 1.16mg of Iron, while Water chestnuts have 0.06mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lotus root, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw.
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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.
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Calcium
+309.1%
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Iron
+1833.3%
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Phosphorus
+58.7%
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Sodium
-65%
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Zinc
+28.2%
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Copper
+26.8%
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Manganese
+26.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 584
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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Calcium
+309.1%
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Iron
+1833.3%
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Phosphorus
+58.7%
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Sodium
-65%
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Zinc
+28.2%
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Copper
+26.8%
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Manganese
+26.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 584
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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.
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Vitamin C
+1000%
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Vitamin B1
+14.3%
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Vitamin B3
+150%
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Vitamin B5
+27.1%
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Vitamin B6
+27.1%
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Folate
+23.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2
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Vitamin C
+1000%
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Vitamin B1
+14.3%
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Vitamin B3
+150%
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Vitamin B5
+27.1%
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Vitamin B6
+27.1%
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Folate
+23.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+85.7%
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Carbs
+38.9%
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Other
+13.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 73.46
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
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1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
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Protein
+85.7%
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Carbs
+38.9%
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Other
+13.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 73.46
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+900%
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Saturated Fat
-13.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+115%
Saturated Fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.02 g
Saturated Fat:
0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.043 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+900%
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Saturated Fat
-13.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+115%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.33g | 20.94g |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 1.4g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | |
| Carbs | 17.23g | 23.94g |
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| Calories | 74kcal | 97kcal |
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| Sugar | 4.8g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 3g |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.06mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 556mg | 584mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 14mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.326mg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.331mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.479mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.328mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.051mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.026g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.043g |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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