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Poi vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Poi and Lotus root

  • Poi has less Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Copper, and Phosphorus than Lotus root.
  • Lotus root covers your daily need of Vitamin C 44% more than Poi.
  • Poi has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Lotus root. While Poi has 1.1mg of Vitamin B3, Lotus root has only 0.4mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Poi 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.
Poi
Poi
3
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6
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains more Iron +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.4%
Contains more Potassium +203.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Poi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 33% 18% 17% 17% 2% 6% 56% 49% 4%
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains more Iron +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.4%
Contains more Potassium +203.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.3%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Poi
Poi
6
:
4
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.258
Poi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 46% 0% 14% 33% 10% 21% 18% 64% 16% 0% 3%
Lotus root
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 B3 +175%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.258

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
2
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3
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +58%
Contains more Protein +584.2%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +59%
Poi
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Lotus root
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 Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +58%
Contains more Protein +584.2%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +59%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
2
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1
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.03
Poi
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.03

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 26.83g 12.33g Poi
Protein 0.38g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.14g 0.1g Poi
Carbs 27.23g 17.23g Poi
Calories 112kcal 74kcal Poi
Sugar 0.39g Lotus root
Fiber 0.4g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 16mg 45mg Lotus root
Iron 0.88mg 1.16mg Lotus root
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Poi
Phosphorus 39mg 100mg Lotus root
Potassium 183mg 556mg Lotus root
Sodium 12mg 40mg Poi
Zinc 0.22mg 0.39mg Lotus root
Copper 0.166mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.37mg 0.261mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 66IU 0IU Poi
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Poi
Vitamin E 2.3mg Poi
Vitamin C 4mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 0.4mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.258mg Poi
Folate 21µg 13µg Poi
Vitamin K 1µg Poi
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 0.029g 0.03g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.02g Poi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poi 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
19%
Poi
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.