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Macadamia vs. Lotus seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Macadamia and Lotus seeds

  • Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Lotus seeds has more Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 79% higher.
  • Lotus seeds have 37 times less Saturated Fat than Macadamia. Macadamia has 12.061g of Saturated Fat, while Lotus seeds have 0.33g.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Seeds, lotus seeds, 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.
Macadamia
Macadamia
5
:
4
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +116%
Contains more Manganese +78.2%
Contains more Calcium +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +233%
Contains more Potassium +271.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.53
Equal in Sodium - 5
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Lotus seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 133% 150% 269% 121% 1% 29% 117% 303% 0%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +116%
Contains more Manganese +78.2%
Contains more Calcium +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +233%
Contains more Potassium +271.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.53
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.
Macadamia
Macadamia
5
:
4
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.7%
Contains more Folate +845.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.7%
Contains more Folate +845.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Lotus seeds
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
43%
Macadamia
42%
Lotus seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
117%
Lotus seeds

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients
  2. Lotus seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170149/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.