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Lotus seeds vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lotus seeds and Chestnut

  • Lotus seeds have more Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Folate, however, Chestnut have more Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Lotus seeds is 75% higher.
  • Chestnut has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Lotus seeds. Lotus seeds have 0.64mg of Vitamin B1, while Chestnut has 0.148mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, lotus seeds, dried and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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
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1
Chestnut
Chestnut
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%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Lotus seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 133% 150% 269% 121% 1% 29% 117% 303% 0%
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
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%
Contains more Copper +34.9%

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
Chestnut
Chestnut
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Lotus seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170149/nutrients
  2. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.