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Lotus root vs. Yautia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lotus root and Yautia

  • Yautia has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lotus root covers your daily Vitamin C needs 43% more than Yautia.
  • Yautia contains 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Lotus root. Lotus root contains 0.22mg of Vitamin B2, while Yautia contains 0.04mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lotus root, raw and Yautia (tannier), 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.
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +40.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 598
Equal in Copper - 0.257
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 18% 22% 53% 3% 14% 86% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.1%
Contains more Manganese +40.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 598
Equal in Copper - 0.257
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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Yautia
Contains more Vitamin C +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.8%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.237
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 18% 25% 10% 13% 13% 55% 13% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.8%
Contains more Folate +30.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.237

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.1%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Other +49.5%
Equal in Water - 73.06
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
24% 73%
Protein: 1.46 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 23.63 g
Water: 73.06 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more Protein +78.1%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Other +49.5%
Equal in Water - 73.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.082 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Yautia Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 22.13g Yautia
Protein 2.6g 1.46g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.4g Yautia
Carbs 17.23g 23.63g Yautia
Calories 74kcal 98kcal Yautia
Fiber 4.9g 1.5g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 9mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.98mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Yautia
Phosphorus 100mg 51mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 598mg Yautia
Sodium 40mg 21mg Yautia
Zinc 0.39mg 0.5mg Yautia
Copper 0.257mg 0.257mg
Manganese 0.261mg 0.186mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Yautia
Vitamin C 44mg 5.2mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.097mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.04mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.667mg Yautia
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.209mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.237mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 17µg Yautia
Tryptophan 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.082g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g Lotus root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Yautia
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Lotus root
12%
Yautia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
26%
Yautia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yautia
Yautia contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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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.
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. Yautia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169401/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.