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Chestnut vs. Lotus seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chestnut and Lotus seeds

  • Chestnut has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Lotus seeds has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Lotus seeds is 75% higher.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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.
Chestnut
Chestnut
1
:
8
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Contains more Calcium +254.3%
Contains more Iron +104%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +532.3%
Contains more Potassium +91.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Lotus seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 133% 150% 269% 121% 1% 29% 117% 303% 0%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Contains more Calcium +254.3%
Contains more Iron +104%
Contains more Magnesium +288.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +532.3%
Contains more Potassium +91.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Zinc +320%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%

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.
Chestnut
Chestnut
1
:
7
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Folate +173.7%
Chestnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more Folate +173.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chestnut
Chestnut
1
:
4
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Water +381.3%
Contains more Protein +670.5%
Contains more Fats +42.8%
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Contains more Other +462%
Chestnut
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 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 Water +381.3%
Contains more Protein +670.5%
Contains more Fats +42.8%
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Contains more Other +462%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chestnut
Chestnut
2
:
1
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.9%
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Lotus seeds
18% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Lotus seeds Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Protein 2g 15.41g Lotus seeds
Fats 1.38g 1.97g Lotus seeds
Carbs 27.76g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Calories 131kcal 332kcal Lotus seeds
Calcium 46mg 163mg Lotus seeds
Iron 1.73mg 3.53mg Lotus seeds
Magnesium 54mg 210mg Lotus seeds
Phosphorus 99mg 626mg Lotus seeds
Potassium 715mg 1368mg Lotus seeds
Sodium 27mg 5mg Lotus seeds
Zinc 0.25mg 1.05mg Lotus seeds
Copper 0.472mg 0.35mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.854mg 2.318mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin A 17IU 50IU Lotus seeds
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Lotus seeds
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.64mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.15mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 1.6mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.851mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.629mg Lotus seeds
Folate 38µg 104µg Lotus seeds
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.221mg Lotus seeds
Threonine 0.071mg 0.747mg Lotus seeds
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.765mg Lotus seeds
Leucine 0.118mg 1.215mg Lotus seeds
Lysine 0.118mg 0.985mg Lotus seeds
Methionine 0.047mg 0.267mg Lotus seeds
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0.767mg Lotus seeds
Valine 0.112mg 0.991mg Lotus seeds
Histidine 0.055mg 0.43mg Lotus seeds
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.33g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 0.388g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 1.166g Lotus seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chestnut 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
22%
Chestnut
42%
Lotus seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
117%
Lotus seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
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)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.