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Potato wedges vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato wedges and Lotus root

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Lotus root have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lotus root is 36% higher.
  • Lotus root has 73 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Potato wedges. Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Lotus root has 0.02g.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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.
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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 B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
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% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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 B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +48%
Contains more Other +34%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +48%
Contains more Other +34%
Contains more Water +15.8%
Equal in Protein - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7155%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7155%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 12.33g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 2.6g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.1g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 17.23g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 74kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Lotus root
Fiber 2g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 15mg 45mg Lotus root
Iron 0.7mg 1.16mg Lotus root
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 87mg 100mg Lotus root
Potassium 394mg 556mg Lotus root
Sodium 49mg 40mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.37mg 0.39mg Lotus root
Copper 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg Lotus root
Vitamin C 11.2mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.4mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.258mg Potato wedges
Folate 13µg Lotus root
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 0.55g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.02g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.02g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.52g)
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.