Acorns vs. Lotus seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Acorns and Lotus seeds
- Acorns have more Copper, while Lotus seeds have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
- Lotus seeds' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 78% higher.
- Lotus seeds contain 9 times less Saturated Fat than Acorns. Acorns contain 3.102g of Saturated Fat, while Lotus seeds contain 0.33g.
The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, acorns, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +238.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +297.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +153.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +346.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +692.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.5% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.86 g
Carbs:
40.75 g
Water:
27.9 g
Other:
1.34 g
Protein:
15.41 g
Fats:
1.97 g
Carbs:
64.47 g
Water:
14.16 g
Other:
3.99 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1111.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +97% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +197.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.596 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3794.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +294.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 332kcal |
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| Protein | 6.15g | 15.41g |
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| Fats | 23.86g | 1.97g |
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| Net carbs | 40.75g | 64.47g |
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| Carbs | 40.75g | 64.47g |
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| Magnesium | 62mg | 210mg |
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| Calcium | 41mg | 163mg |
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| Potassium | 539mg | 1368mg |
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| Iron | 0.79mg | 3.53mg |
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| Copper | 0.621mg | 0.35mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 79mg | 626mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 39IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg |
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| Manganese | 1.337mg | 2.318mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.827mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.851mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.528mg | 0.629mg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 104µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.102g | 0.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 15.109g | 0.388g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.596g | 1.166g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0.221mg |
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| Threonine | 0.236mg | 0.747mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.765mg |
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| Leucine | 0.489mg | 1.215mg |
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| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.985mg |
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| Methionine | 0.103mg | 0.267mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.269mg | 0.767mg |
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| Valine | 0.345mg | 0.991mg |
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| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.43mg |
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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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
117%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.772g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acorns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)