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Lotus seeds vs. Acorns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lotus seeds and Acorns

  • Lotus seeds have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, while Acorns have more Copper.
  • Lotus seeds' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 78% higher.
  • Acorns contain 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Lotus seeds. Lotus seeds contain 0.64mg of Vitamin B1, while Acorns contain 0.112mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lotus seeds are lower.

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

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

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.
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
7
:
1
Acorns
Acorns
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
3
:
2
Acorns
Acorns
Contains more Protein +150.6%
Contains more Carbs +58.2%
Contains more Other +197.8%
Contains more Fats +1111.2%
Contains more Water +97%
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
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
Contains more Protein +150.6%
Contains more Carbs +58.2%
Contains more Other +197.8%
Contains more Fats +1111.2%
Contains more Water +97%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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