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Lotus root vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lotus root and Zucchini

  • Zucchini contains less Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B6 than Lotus root.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 5 times less Fiber than Lotus root. Lotus root contains 4.9g of Fiber, while Zucchini contains 1g.

The food types used in this comparison are Lotus root, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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.
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 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113%
Contains more IronIron +213.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +384.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%

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 60% 12% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +84.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +454%
Contains more OtherOther +70.2%
Contains more FatsFats +220%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%

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
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +355%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Zucchini Opinion
Calories 74kcal 17kcal Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 1.21g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.32g Zucchini
Vitamin C 44mg 17.9mg Lotus root
Net carbs 12.33g 2.11g Lotus root
Carbs 17.23g 3.11g Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 16mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 261mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 0.37mg Lotus root
Sugar 2.5g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 1g Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg 0.053mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.32mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 38mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 8mg Zucchini
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.261mg 0.177mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.045mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.094mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.451mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.204mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.163mg Lotus root
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Folate 13µg 24µg Zucchini
Choline 9.5mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.084g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.011g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.091g Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.01mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg 0.029mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.044mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.094mg 0.067mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg 0.018mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.043mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg 0.054mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg 0.026mg Lotus root
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus root Zucchini
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.