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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 A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, fiber, manganese, potassium, vitamin B3, and folate, yet lotus root is richer in vitamin C.
  • Pasilla peppers' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 715% higher.
  • Pasilla peppers have 18 times more vitamin B3 than lotus root. Pasilla peppers have 7.175mg of vitamin B3, while lotus root has 0.4mg.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 29% 196% 369% 141% 38% 114% 12% 206% 17%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +465.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +299.6%
Contains more IronIron +747.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +259%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +505.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +357.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 21% 596% 0% 0% 43% 738% 135% 95% 976% 0% 0% 128% 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 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1353.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1693.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1538.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1207.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +587.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.16mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +375%
Contains more FatsFats +15750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +196.7%
Contains more OtherOther +501%
Contains more WaterWater +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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasilla peppers Lotus root DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 4.228mg 0.258mg 305%
Vitamin B2 3.197mg 0.22mg 229%
Vitamin A 1788µg 0µg 199%
Iron 9.83mg 1.16mg 108%
Fiber 26.8g 4.9g 88%
Manganese 1.58mg 0.261mg 57%
Potassium 2222mg 556mg 49%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 44mg 42%
Vitamin B3 7.175mg 0.4mg 42%
Folate 170µg 13µg 39%
Magnesium 130mg 23mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.591mg 0.377mg 24%
Fats 15.85g 0.1g 24%
Phosphorus 267mg 100mg 24%
Protein 12.35g 2.6g 20%
Copper 0.423mg 0.257mg 18%
Calories 345kcal 74kcal 14%
Carbs 51.13g 17.23g 11%
Zinc 1.4mg 0.39mg 9%
Selenium 3.2µg 0.7µg 5%
Calcium 97mg 45mg 5%
Sodium 89mg 40mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.16mg 1%
Net carbs 24.33g 12.33g N/A
Saturated fat 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.02g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.051mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 0.094mg 0%
Methionine 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.055mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasilla peppers 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
210%
Pasilla peppers
26%
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.