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Lotus seeds vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lotus seeds and Macadamia

  • Lotus seeds have more Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Macadamia have more Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 79% higher.
  • Macadamia has 9 times less Folate than Lotus seeds. Lotus seeds have 104µg of Folate, while Macadamia has 11µg.
  • Lotus seeds are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, lotus seeds, dried and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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
4
:
5
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Calcium +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +233%
Contains more Potassium +271.7%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +116%
Contains more Manganese +78.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.69
Equal in Sodium - 5
Lotus seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 133% 150% 269% 121% 1% 29% 117% 303% 0%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Calcium +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +233%
Contains more Potassium +271.7%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +116%
Contains more Manganese +78.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.69
Equal in Sodium - 5

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
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.7%
Contains more Folate +845.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
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%
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.7%
Contains more Folate +845.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
4
:
1
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Protein +94.8%
Contains more Carbs +366.5%
Contains more Water +941.2%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Fats +3746.2%
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
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +94.8%
Contains more Carbs +366.5%
Contains more Water +941.2%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Fats +3746.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
1
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15074.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.8%
Lotus seeds
18% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.166 g
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15074.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.8%

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 Macadamia
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus seeds Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 64.47g 5.22g Lotus seeds
Protein 15.41g 7.91g Lotus seeds
Fats 1.97g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 64.47g 13.82g Lotus seeds
Calories 332kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Lotus seeds
Fiber 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 163mg 85mg Lotus seeds
Iron 3.53mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 210mg 130mg Lotus seeds
Phosphorus 626mg 188mg Lotus seeds
Potassium 1368mg 368mg Lotus seeds
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Zinc 1.05mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.35mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 2.318mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Lotus seeds
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Lotus seeds
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.851mg 0.758mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B6 0.629mg 0.275mg Lotus seeds
Folate 104µg 11µg Lotus seeds
Tryptophan 0.221mg 0.067mg Lotus seeds
Threonine 0.747mg 0.37mg Lotus seeds
Isoleucine 0.765mg 0.314mg Lotus seeds
Leucine 1.215mg 0.602mg Lotus seeds
Lysine 0.985mg 0.018mg Lotus seeds
Methionine 0.267mg 0.023mg Lotus seeds
Phenylalanine 0.767mg 0.665mg Lotus seeds
Valine 0.991mg 0.363mg Lotus seeds
Histidine 0.43mg 0.195mg Lotus seeds
Saturated Fat 0.33g 12.061g Lotus seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.388g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.166g 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus seeds Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
Lotus seeds
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.