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Lotus root vs Broccoli
CALORIC DENSITY
Lotus root, raw
Broccoli, raw
0.74
0.34
11254
11090

First, let's take a look at the macros. Each of these are listed in grams and as usual, normalized to 200 calories for easy comparison, so we're always comparing apples to apples.

*All our data comes from the USDA Nutrient Database.
Lotus root
Broccoli
Protein = 7g
Protein = 17g
Carbohydrates = 47g
Carbohydrates = 39g
Fat = 0g
Fat = 2g
Fiber = 13g
Fiber = 15g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Polyunsaturated = 0g
Polyunsaturated = 0g
Saturated Fat = 0g
Saturated Fat = 0g
Nutrient lotus root broccoli
Protein 7g 17g
Carbohydrate 47g 39g
Fiber 13g 15g
Fat 0g 2g
Monounsat. Fat 0g 2g
Polyunsat. Fat 0g 0g
Saturated Fat 0g 0g
lotus root
Note: the chart below maxes out at 20, so you can see better.

Next, let's take a look at the Vitamin density. These values are shown in units of percent of recommended daily intake. And since we're showing 200 calories worth, this means anything above 10% is good.

Choline = 0%
Choline = 26%
Vitamin A = 0%
Vitamin A = 29%
Vitamin C = 159%
Vitamin C = 700%
Vitamin E = 0%
Vitamin E = 38%
Vitamin K = 0%
Vitamin K = 747%
Nutrientlotus rootbroccoli
Choline0%26%
Vitamin A0%29%
Vitamin C159%700%
Vitamin E0%38%
Vitamin K0%747%

Broccoli have significantly more Vitamins A, E, C, K than lotus root. Lotus root are a good source of Pantothenic Acid, Calcium. Lotus root are a great source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron. Lotus root are an excellent source of Vitamin C. Broccoli are a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Niacin, Magnesium, Zinc. Broccoli are a great source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron. Broccoli are an excellent source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C.

broccoli

And here we see the B-vitamins: B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine)

Vitamin B1 = 43%
Vitamin B1 = 42%
Vitamin B2 = 54%
Vitamin B2 = 63%
Vitamin B3 = 9%
Vitamin B3 = 31%
Vitamin B5 = 20%
Vitamin B5 = 67%
Vitamin B6 = 63%
Vitamin B6 = 94%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Nutrientlotus rootbroccoli
Vitamin B143%42%
Vitamin B254%63%
Vitamin B39%31%
Vitamin B520%67%
Vitamin B663%94%
Vitamin B120%0%

Now, lets look at mineral density. Here we have a lot of important electrolytes and minerals. Once again, units are in percent of RDI, thus for this 200 calorie serving anything above 10% would considered high.

Sodium = 7%
Sodium = 13%
Potassium = 43%
Potassium = 53%
Calcium = 24%
Calcium = 55%
Magnesium = 18%
Magnesium = 35%
Phosphorus = 47%
Phosphorus = 67%
Iron = 52%
Iron = 72%
Manganese = 31%
Manganese = 54%
Selenium = 4%
Selenium = 33%
Copper = 69%
Copper = 29%
Zinc = 11%
Zinc = 26%
Nutrientlotus rootbroccoli
Sodium7%13%
Potasium43%53%
Calcium24%55%
Magnesium18%35%
Phosphorus47%67%
Iron52%72%
Manganese31%54%
Selenium4%33%
Copper69%29%
Zinc11%26%

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