Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Boiled Lotus Root VS White Mushrooms

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Lotus Root	9%	1%	90%
White Mushrooms	43%	11%	46%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Lotus Root	White Mushrooms	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	22.8% 660kcal	7.6% 220kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.72% 0.7g	3.5% 3.4g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.66% 0.21g	1.56% 0.5g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.5% 0.04g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.59% 0.1g	9.4% 1.6g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	123% 160g	25% 32.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	6.9% 5g	27.3% 20g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	2.34% 1.7g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 15g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	81.6% 31g	26.3% 10g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	28.2% 16g	55% 31g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Lotus Root	White Mushrooms	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	106% 1.27mg	67.5% 0.81mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	7.7% 0.1mg	309% 4mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	18.8% 3mg	225% 36mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	60.4% 3.02mg	300% 15mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	168% 2.18mg	80% 1.04mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	302% 91μg	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	20% 80μg	42.5% 170μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	16.7% 0.4μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	304% 274mg	23.3% 21mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	11.7% 70IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0.67% 0.1mg	0.67% 0.1mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0.83% 1μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Lotus Root	White Mushrooms	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	26% 260mg	3% 30mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	241% 2.17mg	353% 3.18mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	113% 9mg	62.5% 5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	52.4% 220mg	21.4% 90mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	96% 2.2mg	20.4% 0.47mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	111% 780mg	123% 860mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	107% 3630mg	94% 3180mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	11% 6μg	169% 93μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	30% 450mg	3.33% 50mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	30% 3.3mg	47.3% 5.2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	22% 814g	25% 925g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Lotus Root VS White Mushrooms per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Boiled Lotus Root versus 1 kg of White Mushrooms to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Boiled Lotus Root vs White Mushrooms:

• 1 kilogram of Boiled Lotus Root has 1.6 times more Vitamin B1, 2.1 times more Vitamin B6 and 13 times more Vitamin C than White Mushrooms.
• While 1 kg of Raw White Mushrooms contains 40.2 times more Vitamin B2, 12 times more Vitamin B3, 5 times more Vitamin B5 and 2.1 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled and Drained Lotus Root.
• 1 kilogram of Boiled Lotus Root have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3
• Both Boiled and Drained Lotus Root as well as Raw White Mushrooms have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Boiled Lotus Root vs White Mushrooms:

• 1 kilogram of Boiled Lotus Root has 8.7 times more Calcium, 1.8 times more Iron, 2.4 times more Magnesium, 4.7 times more Manganese and 9 times more Sodium than White Mushrooms.
• While 1 kg of Raw White Mushrooms contains 1.5 times more Copper, 15.5 times more Selenium and 1.6 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Lotus Root.
• Both Boiled Lotus Root and White Mushrooms contain similar levels of Phosphorus, Potassium and Water per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Boiled Lotus Root lack sufficient amounts of Selenium
• 1 kilogram of White Mushrooms lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Boiled Lotus Root has 3 times more Energy, 4.9 times more Carbohydrate and 3.1 times more Fiber than White Mushrooms.
• While 1 kg of Raw White Mushrooms contains 4 times more Sugars and 2 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Lotus Root.
• 1 kilogram of White Mushrooms provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Boiled and Drained Lotus Root as well as Raw White Mushrooms provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in one kilogram.