Wasabi vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between wasabi and lotus root
- Wasabi has more fiber, zinc, magnesium, calcium, and manganese; however, lotus root has more copper and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for wasabi is 12% higher.
- Lotus root has 4 times less zinc than wasabi. Wasabi has 1.62mg of zinc, while lotus root has 0.39mg.
Food types used in this article are Wasabi, root, 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +315.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
23.54 g
Water:
69.11 g
Other:
1.92 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +530% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 7.8g | 4.9g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 69mg | 23mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.62mg | 0.39mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.155mg | 0.257mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 45mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.391mg | 0.261mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.377mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 100mg | 3% |
| Calories | 109kcal | 74kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.743mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.131mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 1.16mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 23.54g | 17.23g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 41.9mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.63g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.258mg | 1% |
| Folate | 18µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.74g | 12.33g | N/A |
| Potassium | 568mg | 556mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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