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Spinach vs Lotus root
CALORIC DENSITY
Spinach, raw
Lotus root, raw
0.23
0.74
11457
11254

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.
Spinach
Lotus root
Protein = 25g
Protein = 7g
Carbohydrates = 32g
Carbohydrates = 47g
Fat = 3g
Fat = 0g
Fiber = 19g
Fiber = 13g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Polyunsaturated = 1g
Polyunsaturated = 0g
Saturated Fat = 1g
Saturated Fat = 0g
Nutrient spinach lotus root
Protein 25g 7g
Carbohydrate 32g 47g
Fiber 19g 13g
Fat 3g 0g
Monounsat. Fat 0g 0g
Polyunsat. Fat 1g 0g
Saturated Fat 1g 0g
spinach
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 = 37%
Choline = 0%
Vitamin A = 653%
Vitamin A = 0%
Vitamin C = 326%
Vitamin C = 159%
Vitamin E = 147%
Vitamin E = 0%
Vitamin K = 5249%
Vitamin K = 0%
Nutrientspinachlotus root
Choline37%0%
Vitamin A653%0%
Vitamin C326%159%
Vitamin E147%0%
Vitamin K5249%0%

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

lotus root

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

Vitamin B1 = 68%
Vitamin B1 = 43%
Vitamin B2 = 149%
Vitamin B2 = 54%
Vitamin B3 = 53%
Vitamin B3 = 9%
Vitamin B5 = 11%
Vitamin B5 = 20%
Vitamin B6 = 154%
Vitamin B6 = 63%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Nutrientspinachlotus root
Vitamin B168%43%
Vitamin B2149%54%
Vitamin B353%9%
Vitamin B511%20%
Vitamin B6154%63%
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 = 46%
Sodium = 7%
Potassium = 139%
Potassium = 43%
Calcium = 172%
Calcium = 24%
Magnesium = 196%
Magnesium = 18%
Phosphorus = 73%
Phosphorus = 47%
Iron = 393%
Iron = 52%
Manganese = 339%
Manganese = 31%
Selenium = 19%
Selenium = 4%
Copper = 113%
Copper = 69%
Zinc = 49%
Zinc = 11%
Nutrientspinachlotus root
Sodium46%7%
Potasium139%43%
Calcium172%24%
Magnesium196%18%
Phosphorus73%47%
Iron393%52%
Manganese339%31%
Selenium19%4%
Copper113%69%
Zinc49%11%

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