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Ginkgo nuts vs. Lotus seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ginkgo nuts and Lotus seeds

  • Ginkgo nuts have more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C, however, Lotus seeds are richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Lotus seeds covers your daily Manganese needs 96% more than Ginkgo nuts.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, ginkgo nuts, 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.
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
0
:
9
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Calcium +8050%
Contains more Iron +253%
Contains more Magnesium +677.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +404.8%
Contains more Potassium +168.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +208.8%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +1951.3%
Ginkgo nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 38% 20% 54% 45% 1% 10% 92% 15% 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 Calcium +8050%
Contains more Iron +253%
Contains more Magnesium +677.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +404.8%
Contains more Potassium +168.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +208.8%
Contains more Copper +27.7%
Contains more Manganese +1951.3%

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.
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
3
:
5
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +1016%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +431.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.8%
Contains more Folate +92.6%
Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 50% 56% 21% 113% 10% 76% 41% 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 A +1016%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +431.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.8%
Contains more Folate +92.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
1
:
4
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Water +289.8%
Contains more Protein +256.7%
Contains more Fats +17.3%
Contains more Carbs +71.5%
Contains more Other +232.5%
Ginkgo nuts
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 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 +289.8%
Contains more Protein +256.7%
Contains more Fats +17.3%
Contains more Carbs +71.5%
Contains more Other +232.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
2
:
1
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.33
Ginkgo nuts
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.618 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 +59.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginkgo nuts Lotus seeds Opinion
Net carbs 37.6g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Protein 4.32g 15.41g Lotus seeds
Fats 1.68g 1.97g Lotus seeds
Carbs 37.6g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Calories 182kcal 332kcal Lotus seeds
Calcium 2mg 163mg Lotus seeds
Iron 1mg 3.53mg Lotus seeds
Magnesium 27mg 210mg Lotus seeds
Phosphorus 124mg 626mg Lotus seeds
Potassium 510mg 1368mg Lotus seeds
Sodium 7mg 5mg Lotus seeds
Zinc 0.34mg 1.05mg Lotus seeds
Copper 0.274mg 0.35mg Lotus seeds
Manganese 0.113mg 2.318mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin A 558IU 50IU Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 3µg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.64mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.15mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B3 6mg 1.6mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.851mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.629mg Lotus seeds
Folate 54µg 104µg Lotus seeds
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.221mg Lotus seeds
Threonine 0.268mg 0.747mg Lotus seeds
Isoleucine 0.209mg 0.765mg Lotus seeds
Leucine 0.316mg 1.215mg Lotus seeds
Lysine 0.206mg 0.985mg Lotus seeds
Methionine 0.055mg 0.267mg Lotus seeds
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.767mg Lotus seeds
Valine 0.283mg 0.991mg Lotus seeds
Histidine 0.102mg 0.43mg Lotus seeds
Saturated Fat 0.319g 0.33g Ginkgo nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.619g 0.388g Ginkgo nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.618g 1.166g Lotus seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginkgo nuts 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
33%
Ginkgo nuts
42%
Lotus seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Ginkgo nuts
117%
Lotus seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts 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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/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.