Lotus root vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lotus root and Wax gourd different?
- Lotus root is higher than Wax gourd in Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Manganese.
- Lotus root covers your daily need of Vitamin C 37% more than Wax gourd.
- Lotus root contains 220 times more Vitamin B2 than Wax gourd. Lotus root contains 0.22mg of Vitamin B2, while Wax gourd contains 0.001mg.
Lotus root, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +130% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11020% |
| Contains more IronIron | +205.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1068.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +488.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +366.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.3% |
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 | +319% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +370.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +211.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +706.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
96.06 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +550% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +466.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +223.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
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
0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +85% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +340% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 74kcal | 14kcal |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 10.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.33g | 2.04g |
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| Carbs | 17.23g | 3.04g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 556mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.38mg |
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| Sugar | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.022mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 17mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 107mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.056mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 4.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0.088g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.002mg |
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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 | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.003mg |
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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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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wax gourd is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lotus root is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)