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Lotus root vs. Yardlong beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lotus root and Yardlong beans

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Yardlong beans has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lotus root is 31% higher.
  • Yardlong beans has 11 times less Vitamin B6 than Lotus root. Lotus root has 0.258mg of Vitamin B6, while Yardlong beans has 0.024mg.

Food types used in this article are Lotus root, raw and Yardlong bean, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 13% 26% 37% 16% 9.8% 24% 0.52% 26% 8.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.7%
Contains more IronIron +18.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +446.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%
~equal in Calcium ~44mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.36mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 54% 27% 0% 0% 21% 23% 12% 3.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +639.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +246.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.7%
Contains more OtherOther +34.7%
Contains more WaterWater +10.6%
~equal in Protein ~2.53g
~equal in Fats ~0.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110%

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 Yardlong beans
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Yardlong beans Opinion
Calories 74kcal 47kcal Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 2.53g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Vitamin C 44mg 16.2mg Lotus root
Net carbs 12.33g 9.18g Lotus root
Carbs 17.23g 9.18g Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Yardlong beans
Calcium 45mg 44mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 290mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.98mg Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.047mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.36mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 57mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 4mg Yardlong beans
Vitamin A 0IU 450IU Yardlong beans
Vitamin A 0µg 23µg Yardlong beans
Manganese 0.261mg 0.201mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Yardlong beans
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.085mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.099mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.63mg Yardlong beans
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.051mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.024mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 45µg Yardlong beans
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.026g Yardlong beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.009g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.042g Yardlong beans
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.029mg Yardlong beans
Threonine 0.051mg 0.094mg Yardlong beans
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.135mg Yardlong beans
Leucine 0.069mg 0.18mg Yardlong beans
Lysine 0.094mg 0.166mg Yardlong beans
Methionine 0.022mg 0.036mg Yardlong beans
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.139mg Yardlong beans
Valine 0.055mg 0.146mg Yardlong beans
Histidine 0.038mg 0.082mg Yardlong beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Yardlong beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs 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
26%
Lotus root
14%
Yardlong beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
19%
Yardlong beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong beans
Yardlong beans contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong beans
Yardlong beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Yardlong beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/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.