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Nori vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Nori and Lotus root

  • Nori has more Folate, Manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Lotus root is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Nori covers your daily Folate needs 33% more than Lotus root.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, laver, raw and Lotus root, 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.
Nori
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +55.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +278.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.257mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Nori
8
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 130% 312% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +267.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1023.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
4
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.5%
Contains more FatsFats +180%
Contains more OtherOther +288.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.2%
~equal in Water ~79.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
2
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +450%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nori Lotus root
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Lotus root Opinion
Calories 35kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Protein 5.81g 2.6g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.1g Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 44mg Lotus root
Net carbs 4.81g 12.33g Lotus root
Carbs 5.11g 17.23g Lotus root
Magnesium 2mg 23mg Lotus root
Calcium 70mg 45mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 556mg Lotus root
Iron 1.8mg 1.16mg Nori
Sugar 0.49g Lotus root
Fiber 0.3g 4.9g Lotus root
Copper 0.264mg 0.257mg Nori
Zinc 1.05mg 0.39mg Nori
Phosphorus 58mg 100mg Lotus root
Sodium 48mg 40mg Lotus root
Vitamin A 5202IU 0IU Nori
Vitamin A 260µg 0µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.261mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.22mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.4mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.377mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Folate 146µg 13µg Nori
Choline 10.4mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.02g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 0.02g Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.02mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.051mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.054mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.069mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.094mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.022mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.047mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.055mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.038mg Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori Lotus root
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
62%
Nori
26%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
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 ($)

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/nutrients
  2. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.