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Hickory nut vs. Lotus seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hickory nut and Lotus seeds

  • Hickory nut have more Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Lotus seeds have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Hickory nut covers your daily need of Manganese 100% more than Lotus seeds.
  • Hickory nut contain 21 times more Saturated Fat than Lotus seeds. While Hickory nut contain 7.038g of Saturated Fat, Lotus seeds contain only 0.33g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, hickorynuts, dried 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.
Hickory nut
Hickory nut
5
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5
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +310.5%
Contains more Copper +110.9%
Contains more Manganese +98.9%
Contains more Calcium +167.2%
Contains more Iron +66.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.3%
Contains more Potassium +213.8%
Hickory nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 80% 124% 144% 39% 1% 118% 246% 602% 45%
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 -80%
Contains more Zinc +310.5%
Contains more Copper +110.9%
Contains more Manganese +98.9%
Contains more Calcium +167.2%
Contains more Iron +66.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.3%
Contains more Potassium +213.8%

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.
Hickory nut
Hickory nut
4
:
4
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +162%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.6%
Contains more Folate +160%
Hickory nut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 7% 217% 31% 18% 105% 45% 30% 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 +162%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.6%
Contains more Folate +160%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hickory nut
Hickory nut
1
:
4
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Fats +3167.5%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +253.3%
Contains more Water +434.3%
Contains more Other +98.5%
Hickory nut
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 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 +3167.5%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +253.3%
Contains more Water +434.3%
Contains more Other +98.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hickory nut
Hickory nut
2
:
1
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8304.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1777%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Hickory nut
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.886 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 +8304.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1777%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hickory nut Lotus seeds Opinion
Net carbs 11.85g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Protein 12.72g 15.41g Lotus seeds
Fats 64.37g 1.97g Hickory nut
Carbs 18.25g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Calories 657kcal 332kcal Hickory nut
Fiber 6.4g Hickory nut
Calcium 61mg 163mg Lotus seeds
Iron 2.12mg 3.53mg Lotus seeds
Magnesium 173mg 210mg Lotus seeds
Phosphorus 336mg 626mg Lotus seeds
Potassium 436mg 1368mg Lotus seeds
Sodium 1mg 5mg Hickory nut
Zinc 4.31mg 1.05mg Hickory nut
Copper 0.738mg 0.35mg Hickory nut
Manganese 4.61mg 2.318mg Hickory nut
Selenium 8.1µg Hickory nut
Vitamin A 131IU 50IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 3µg Hickory nut
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.867mg 0.64mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B2 0.131mg 0.15mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B3 0.907mg 1.6mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B5 1.746mg 0.851mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.629mg Lotus seeds
Folate 40µg 104µg Lotus seeds
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.221mg Lotus seeds
Threonine 0.422mg 0.747mg Lotus seeds
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.765mg Lotus seeds
Leucine 1.027mg 1.215mg Lotus seeds
Lysine 0.497mg 0.985mg Lotus seeds
Methionine 0.3mg 0.267mg Hickory nut
Phenylalanine 0.713mg 0.767mg Lotus seeds
Valine 0.73mg 0.991mg Lotus seeds
Histidine 0.389mg 0.43mg Lotus seeds
Saturated Fat 7.038g 0.33g Lotus seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 32.611g 0.388g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 21.886g 1.166g Hickory nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hickory nut 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
38%
Hickory nut
42%
Lotus seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Hickory nut
117%
Lotus seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.708g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut 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 minerals?
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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.
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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.