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Zucchini vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Zucchini and Lotus root

  • Zucchini contains less Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B6 than Lotus root.
  • Lotus root's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
1
:
9
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains more Iron +213.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Copper +384.9%
Contains more Manganese +47.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
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 -80%
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains more Iron +213.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +113%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Copper +384.9%
Contains more Manganese +47.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
5
:
5
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
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 B3 +12.8%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
2
:
3
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Protein +114.9%
Contains more Carbs +454%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 Fats +220%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Protein +114.9%
Contains more Carbs +454%
Contains more Other +70.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
1
:
2
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Zucchini 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 Zucchini Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 12.33g Lotus root
Protein 1.21g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.32g 0.1g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 17.23g Lotus root
Calories 17kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Lotus root
Fiber 1g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 16mg 45mg Lotus root
Iron 0.37mg 1.16mg Lotus root
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 38mg 100mg Lotus root
Potassium 261mg 556mg Lotus root
Sodium 8mg 40mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.39mg Lotus root
Copper 0.053mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.177mg 0.261mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Lotus root
Vitamin A 200IU 0IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.4mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Folate 24µg 13µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.029mg 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.071mg 0.069mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.018mg 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.054mg 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.026mg 0.038mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.02g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
16%
Zucchini
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.