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Acorns vs. Lotus seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Acorns and Lotus seeds

  • Acorns have more Copper, while Lotus seeds have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lotus seeds' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 78% higher.
  • Lotus seeds contain 9 times less Saturated Fat than Acorns. Acorns contain 3.102g of Saturated Fat, while Lotus seeds contain 0.33g.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, acorns, raw and Seeds, lotus seeds, dried.

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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.
Acorns
Acorns
2
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7
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Calcium +297.6%
Contains more Iron +346.8%
Contains more Magnesium +238.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +692.4%
Contains more Potassium +153.8%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +73.4%
Acorns
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 45% 34% 48% 0% 14% 207% 175% 0%
Lotus seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 133% 150% 269% 121% 1% 29% 117% 303% 0%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +77.4%
Contains more Calcium +297.6%
Contains more Iron +346.8%
Contains more Magnesium +238.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +692.4%
Contains more Potassium +153.8%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +73.4%

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.
Acorns
Acorns
1
:
7
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.1%
Contains more Folate +19.5%
Acorns
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 28% 28% 35% 43% 122% 66% 0% 0%
Lotus seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 160% 35% 30% 52% 146% 78% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.1%
Contains more Folate +19.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Acorns
Acorns
2
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3
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Fats +1111.2%
Contains more Water +97%
Contains more Protein +150.6%
Contains more Carbs +58.2%
Contains more Other +197.8%
Acorns
6% 24% 41% 28%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.86 g
Carbs: 40.75 g
Water: 27.9 g
Other: 1.34 g
Lotus seeds
15% 2% 64% 14% 4%
Protein: 15.41 g
Fats: 1.97 g
Carbs: 64.47 g
Water: 14.16 g
Other: 3.99 g
Contains more Fats +1111.2%
Contains more Water +97%
Contains more Protein +150.6%
Contains more Carbs +58.2%
Contains more Other +197.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Acorns
Acorns
2
:
1
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3794.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%
Acorns
14% 66% 20%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.596 g
Lotus seeds
18% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.166 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3794.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Acorns Lotus seeds
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acorns Lotus seeds Opinion
Net carbs 40.75g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Protein 6.15g 15.41g Lotus seeds
Fats 23.86g 1.97g Acorns
Carbs 40.75g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Calories 387kcal 332kcal Acorns
Calcium 41mg 163mg Lotus seeds
Iron 0.79mg 3.53mg Lotus seeds
Magnesium 62mg 210mg Lotus seeds
Phosphorus 79mg 626mg Lotus seeds
Potassium 539mg 1368mg Lotus seeds
Sodium 0mg 5mg Acorns
Zinc 0.51mg 1.05mg Lotus seeds
Copper 0.621mg 0.35mg Acorns
Manganese 1.337mg 2.318mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin A 39IU 50IU Lotus seeds
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.64mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.15mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B3 1.827mg 1.6mg Acorns
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.851mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B6 0.528mg 0.629mg Lotus seeds
Folate 87µg 104µg Lotus seeds
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.221mg Lotus seeds
Threonine 0.236mg 0.747mg Lotus seeds
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.765mg Lotus seeds
Leucine 0.489mg 1.215mg Lotus seeds
Lysine 0.384mg 0.985mg Lotus seeds
Methionine 0.103mg 0.267mg Lotus seeds
Phenylalanine 0.269mg 0.767mg Lotus seeds
Valine 0.345mg 0.991mg Lotus seeds
Histidine 0.17mg 0.43mg Lotus seeds
Saturated Fat 3.102g 0.33g Lotus seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 15.109g 0.388g Acorns
Polyunsaturated fat 4.596g 1.166g Acorns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Acorns Lotus seeds
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
27%
Acorns
42%
Lotus seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Acorns
117%
Lotus seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.772g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Acorns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170157/nutrients
  2. Lotus seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170149/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.