Nopales vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between nopales and lotus root?
- Nopales are higher in calcium and vitamin A, yet lotus root is higher in vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, and potassium.
- Lotus root's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 39% more.
- The glycemic index of nopales is lower.
We used Nopales, raw and Lotus root, raw types 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 | +126.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +264.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +394.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +525% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +373.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +436.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +268.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 44mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.257mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.258mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.22mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.16mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 100mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 45mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 4.9g | 11% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 556mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.261mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 1.16mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 23mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.33g | 17.23g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.377mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 74kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.13g | 12.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.15g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +417.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.1% |
