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Radish vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Radish and Lotus root

  • Radish has less Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese than Lotus root.
  • Lotus root covers your daily need of Vitamin C 32% more than Radish.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Radishes, raw 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.
Radish
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 7.5% 21% 13% 17% 7.6% 8.6% 5.1% 9% 3.3%
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 +130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.6%
Contains more IronIron +241.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +414%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +278.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
~equal in Sodium ~40mg

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.
Radish
4
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 49% 0.42% 0% 0% 3% 9% 4.8% 9.9% 16% 0% 3.3% 19% 3.5%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +464.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +263.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radish
1
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 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 WaterWater +20.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +282.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +406.8%
Contains more OtherOther +76.4%
~equal in Fats ~0.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Radish
1
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
43% 29% 29%
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 +140%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.03g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radish Lotus root Opinion
Calories 16kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Protein 0.68g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Vitamin C 14.8mg 44mg Lotus root
Net carbs 1.8g 12.33g Lotus root
Carbs 3.4g 17.23g Lotus root
Magnesium 10mg 23mg Lotus root
Calcium 25mg 45mg Lotus root
Potassium 233mg 556mg Lotus root
Iron 0.34mg 1.16mg Lotus root
Sugar 1.86g Lotus root
Fiber 1.6g 4.9g Lotus root
Copper 0.05mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.28mg 0.39mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 20mg 100mg Lotus root
Sodium 39mg 40mg Radish
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Radish
Manganese 0.069mg 0.261mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.254mg 0.4mg Lotus root
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Vitamin K 1.3µg Radish
Folate 25µg 13µg Radish
Choline 6.5mg Radish
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.02g Radish
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.023mg 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.02mg 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.031mg 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.033mg 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.01mg 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.035mg 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.013mg 0.038mg Lotus root
Fructose 0.71g Radish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Radish Lotus root
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
9%
Radish
26%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Radish
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish
Radish contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish
Radish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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 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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.