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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +161.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.3% |
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Protein
~2.6g
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Fats
~0.1g
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Carbs
~17.23g
~equal in
Water
~79.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 44mg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.257mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.22mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.258mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 556mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 4.9g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 100mg | 6% |
| Folate | 34µg | 13µg | 5% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.377mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.261mg | 1% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 74kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 2.6g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 17.23g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.6g | 12.33g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.87g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
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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
14%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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