Cashew butter vs. Lotus seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cashew butter and lotus seeds
- Cashew butter has more copper, zinc, and iron, while lotus seeds have more vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, potassium, and folate.
- Cashew butter's daily need coverage for copper is 156% higher.
- Lotus seeds contain 59 times less sodium than cashew butter. Cashew butter contains 295mg of sodium, while lotus seeds contain 5mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added 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 IronIron | +39.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +402.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +321.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +167.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +206% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +305.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +209.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.12 g
Fats:
53.03 g
Carbs:
30.3 g
Water:
2.34 g
Other:
2.21 g
Protein:
15.41 g
Fats:
1.97 g
Carbs:
64.47 g
Water:
14.16 g
Other:
3.99 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2591.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +505.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.606 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.371 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 | +6783.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1046.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.758mg | 0.35mg | 156% |
| Manganese | 2.318mg | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.371g | 1.166g | 81% |
| Fats | 53.03g | 1.97g | 79% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 26.709g | 0.388g | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 10.606g | 0.33g | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 0.64mg | 40% |
| Vitamin E | 5.08mg | 34% | |
| Phosphorus | 388mg | 626mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.629mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 4.43mg | 1.05mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 1368mg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.91mg | 3.53mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.851mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 17% | |
| Calories | 609kcal | 332kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 5mg | 13% |
| Folate | 55µg | 104µg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Carbs | 30.3g | 64.47g | 11% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 163mg | 10% |
| Choline | 48.3mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 12.12g | 15.41g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.108mg | 1.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 206mg | 210mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.3g | 64.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.09g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.388mg | 0.747mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.445mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.831mg | 1.215mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.204mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.537mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.617mg | 0.991mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
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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
30%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
117%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew butter 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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