Lotus root vs New Zealand spinach
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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New Zealand spinach wins in 16 out of 29 nutrient categories
Lotus root: 9
vs
New Zealand spinach: 16
(4 ties)
Overview
| Nutrient | Lotus root | New Zealand spinach | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 66 cal | 14 cal | |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 1.5 g | |
| Carbs | 16.0 g | 2.5 g | |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 1.5 g | |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Lotus root | New Zealand spinach | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 25.4 MG | 0 MG | |
| Folate, total | 8 UG | 15 UG | |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.5 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.3 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.0 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 0.3 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 27.4 MG | 30 MG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.0 MG | 1.4 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.1 UG | 337 UG |
Minerals
| Mineral | Lotus root | New Zealand spinach | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 26 MG | 58 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.9 MG | 0.8 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22 MG | 39 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 0.6 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 78 MG | 28 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 363 MG | 130 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.6 UG | 0.7 UG | |
| Sodium, Na | 45 MG | 130 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.3 MG | 0.4 MG |