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Pasilla peppers vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pasilla peppers and Lotus root?

  • Pasilla peppers are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Lotus root is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Pasilla peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 305% higher.

We used Peppers, pasilla, dried and Lotus root, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +115.6%
Contains more Iron +747.4%
Contains more Magnesium +465.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +167%
Contains more Potassium +299.6%
Contains more Zinc +259%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Manganese +505.4%
Contains more Selenium +357.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 369% 93% 115% 197% 12% 39% 141% 207% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Calcium +115.6%
Contains more Iron +747.4%
Contains more Magnesium +465.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +167%
Contains more Potassium +299.6%
Contains more Zinc +259%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Manganese +505.4%
Contains more Selenium +357.1%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1353.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1693.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1538.8%
Contains more Folate +1207.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +587.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2146% 0% 0% 22% 43% 738% 135% 96% 976% 128% 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 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1353.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1693.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1538.8%
Contains more Folate +1207.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +587.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +375%
Contains more Fats +15750%
Contains more Carbs +196.7%
Contains more Other +501%
Contains more Water +433%
12% 16% 51% 15% 6%
Protein: 12.35 g
Fats: 15.85 g
Carbs: 51.13 g
Water: 14.84 g
Other: 5.83 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 Protein +375%
Contains more Fats +15750%
Contains more Carbs +196.7%
Contains more Other +501%
Contains more Water +433%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasilla peppers Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 24.33g 12.33g Pasilla peppers
Protein 12.35g 2.6g Pasilla peppers
Fats 15.85g 0.1g Pasilla peppers
Carbs 51.13g 17.23g Pasilla peppers
Calories 345kcal 74kcal Pasilla peppers
Fiber 26.8g 4.9g Pasilla peppers
Calcium 97mg 45mg Pasilla peppers
Iron 9.83mg 1.16mg Pasilla peppers
Magnesium 130mg 23mg Pasilla peppers
Phosphorus 267mg 100mg Pasilla peppers
Potassium 2222mg 556mg Pasilla peppers
Sodium 89mg 40mg Lotus root
Zinc 1.4mg 0.39mg Pasilla peppers
Copper 0.423mg 0.257mg Pasilla peppers
Manganese 1.58mg 0.261mg Pasilla peppers
Selenium 3.2µg 0.7µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A 35760IU 0IU Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A RAE 1788µg 0µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin C 6.4mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.16mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B2 3.197mg 0.22mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B3 7.175mg 0.4mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B5 1.591mg 0.377mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B6 4.228mg 0.258mg Pasilla peppers
Folate 170µg 13µg Pasilla peppers
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 Pasilla peppers
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
Pasilla peppers Lotus root
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
357%
Pasilla peppers
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Pasilla peppers
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
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 ($)

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. Pasilla peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168579/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.