Pea vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pea and Lotus root different?
- Pea is higher in Vitamin B5, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Lotus root is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Pea is 3052% higher.
- Pea contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Lotus root. While Pea contains 2.021mg of Vitamin B3, Lotus root contains only 0.4mg.
Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Lotus root, raw are the varieties used 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 | +69.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +101.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +405.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40483.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +384.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +209.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.36 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
15.63 g
Water:
77.87 g
Other:
0.92 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.2% |
~equal in
Water
~79.1g
~equal in
Other
~0.97g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +410% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.02g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 84kcal | 74kcal |
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| Protein | 5.36g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.22g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 14.2mg | 44mg |
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| Net carbs | 10.13g | 12.33g |
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| Carbs | 15.63g | 17.23g |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 45mg |
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| Potassium | 271mg | 556mg |
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| Iron | 1.54mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 5.93g |
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| Fiber | 5.5g | 4.9g |
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| Copper | 0.173mg | 0.257mg |
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| Zinc | 1.19mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 117mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 40mg |
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| Vitamin A | 801IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 40µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg |
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| Manganese | 0.525mg | 0.261mg |
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| Selenium | 1.9µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.259mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.149mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.021mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.258mg |
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| Vitamin K | 25.9µg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 29.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.019g | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.02g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0.051mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.193mg | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0.069mg |
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| Lysine | 0.314mg | 0.094mg |
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| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.198mg | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.055mg |
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| Histidine | 0.105mg | 0.038mg |
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| Fructose | 0.41g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
738%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.