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Shallot vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shallot and Lotus root

  • Shallot has more Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 40% higher.
  • Lotus root contains 3 times less Folate than Shallot. Shallot contains 34µg of Folate, while Lotus root contains 13µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Shallots, 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.
Shallot
Shallot
5
:
5
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Manganese +11.9%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +66.5%
Contains more Copper +192%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
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 +11.9%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +66.5%
Contains more Copper +192%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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.
Shallot
Shallot
5
:
5
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.7%
Contains more Folate +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Shallot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
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 B6 +33.7%
Contains more Folate +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
1
:
3
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Other +21.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 17.23
Equal in Water - 79.1
Shallot
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Other +21.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 17.23
Equal in Water - 79.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
2
:
1
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 12.33g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 16.8g 17.23g Lotus root
Calories 72kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Sugar 7.87g Lotus root
Fiber 3.2g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 37mg 45mg Lotus root
Iron 1.2mg 1.16mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 60mg 100mg Lotus root
Potassium 334mg 556mg Lotus root
Sodium 12mg 40mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 0.39mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.292mg 0.261mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.7µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 8mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.4mg Lotus root
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.258mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 13µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.02mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg 0.051mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.054mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg 0.069mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.094mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg 0.022mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.047mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg 0.055mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg 0.038mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.03g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.02g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot Lotus root
Low Fats diet Equal
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%
Shallot
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
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.
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.