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Lotus seeds vs. Beechnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lotus seeds and Beechnuts

  • Lotus seeds have more Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Iron, however, Beechnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lotus seeds covers your daily Phosphorus needs 89% more than Beechnuts.
  • Lotus seeds contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, lotus seeds, dried and Nuts, beechnuts, 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.
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
8
:
1
Beechnuts
Beechnuts
Contains more Calcium +16200%
Contains more Iron +43.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Manganese +72.9%
Contains more Copper +91.4%
Lotus seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 133% 150% 269% 121% 1% 29% 117% 303% 0%
Beechnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 93% 0% 0% 90% 5% 10% 224% 175% 0%
Contains more Calcium +16200%
Contains more Iron +43.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Manganese +72.9%
Contains more Copper +91.4%

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
4
:
5
Beechnuts
Beechnuts
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.925
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.684
Equal in Folate - 113
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%
Beechnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 52% 76% 86% 17% 56% 158% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.925
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.684
Equal in Folate - 113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
4
:
1
Beechnuts
Beechnuts
Contains more Protein +148.5%
Contains more Carbs +92.4%
Contains more Water +114.5%
Contains more Fats +2438.1%
Equal in Other - 3.7
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
Beechnuts
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +148.5%
Contains more Carbs +92.4%
Contains more Water +114.5%
Contains more Fats +2438.1%
Equal in Other - 3.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
1
:
2
Beechnuts
Beechnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5542.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1622.9%
Lotus seeds
18% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.166 g
Beechnuts
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 20.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5542.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1622.9%

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 Beechnuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 Lotus seeds Beechnuts Opinion
Net carbs 64.47g 33.5g Lotus seeds
Protein 15.41g 6.2g Lotus seeds
Fats 1.97g 50g Beechnuts
Carbs 64.47g 33.5g Lotus seeds
Calories 332kcal 576kcal Beechnuts
Calcium 163mg 1mg Lotus seeds
Iron 3.53mg 2.46mg Lotus seeds
Magnesium 210mg 0mg Lotus seeds
Phosphorus 626mg 0mg Lotus seeds
Potassium 1368mg 1017mg Lotus seeds
Sodium 5mg 38mg Lotus seeds
Zinc 1.05mg 0.36mg Lotus seeds
Copper 0.35mg 0.67mg Beechnuts
Manganese 2.318mg 1.341mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Lotus seeds
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Lotus seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 15.5mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.304mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.371mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.877mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B5 0.851mg 0.925mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B6 0.629mg 0.684mg Beechnuts
Folate 104µg 113µg Beechnuts
Tryptophan 0.221mg 0.069mg Lotus seeds
Threonine 0.747mg 0.221mg Lotus seeds
Isoleucine 0.765mg 0.245mg Lotus seeds
Leucine 1.215mg 0.367mg Lotus seeds
Lysine 0.985mg 0.367mg Lotus seeds
Methionine 0.267mg 0.146mg Lotus seeds
Phenylalanine 0.767mg 0.262mg Lotus seeds
Valine 0.991mg 0.346mg Lotus seeds
Histidine 0.43mg 0.172mg Lotus seeds
Saturated Fat 0.33g 5.719g Lotus seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.388g 21.892g Beechnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 1.166g 20.089g Beechnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus seeds Beechnuts
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
44%
Beechnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
Lotus seeds
60%
Beechnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.389g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts 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. Lotus seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170149/nutrients
  2. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/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.