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

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Summary of differences between Lotus seeds and Hickory nut

  • Lotus seeds have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron, while Hickory nut have more Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Hickory nut covers your daily need of Manganese 100% more than Lotus seeds.
  • Lotus seeds contain 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Hickory nut. While Lotus seeds contain 0.629mg of Vitamin B6, Hickory nut contain only 0.192mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lotus seeds are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, lotus seeds, dried and Nuts, hickorynuts, 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
5
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5
Hickory nut
Hickory nut
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%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +310.5%
Contains more Copper +110.9%
Contains more Manganese +98.9%
Lotus seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 133% 150% 269% 121% 1% 29% 117% 303% 0%
Hickory nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 80% 124% 144% 39% 1% 118% 246% 602% 45%
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%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +310.5%
Contains more Copper +110.9%
Contains more Manganese +98.9%

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
4
:
4
Hickory nut
Hickory nut
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.6%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin A +162%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.2%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.6%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin A +162%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
4
:
1
Hickory nut
Hickory nut
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +253.3%
Contains more Water +434.3%
Contains more Other +98.5%
Contains more Fats +3167.5%
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
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
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +253.3%
Contains more Water +434.3%
Contains more Other +98.5%
Contains more Fats +3167.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
1
:
2
Hickory nut
Hickory nut
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8304.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1777%
Lotus seeds
18% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.166 g
Hickory nut
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.886 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8304.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1777%

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Lotus seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170149/nutrients
  2. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.