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Chestnut vs. Lotus seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chestnut and Lotus seeds

  • Chestnut has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Lotus seeds has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Lotus seeds is 75% higher.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 150% 49% 121% 132% 117% 29% 268% 0.65% 302% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +288.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.3%
Contains more IronIron +104%
Contains more ZincZinc +320%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +532.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.4%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 1% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3% 0% 0% 160% 35% 30% 51% 145% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
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 WaterWater +381.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +670.5%
Contains more FatsFats +42.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.2%
Contains more OtherOther +462%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
18% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chestnut Lotus seeds
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Lotus seeds Opinion
Calories 131kcal 332kcal Lotus seeds
Protein 2g 15.41g Lotus seeds
Fats 1.38g 1.97g Lotus seeds
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg Chestnut
Net carbs 27.76g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Carbs 27.76g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Magnesium 54mg 210mg Lotus seeds
Calcium 46mg 163mg Lotus seeds
Potassium 715mg 1368mg Lotus seeds
Iron 1.73mg 3.53mg Lotus seeds
Copper 0.472mg 0.35mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.25mg 1.05mg Lotus seeds
Phosphorus 99mg 626mg Lotus seeds
Sodium 27mg 5mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin A 17IU 50IU Lotus seeds
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Lotus seeds
Manganese 0.854mg 2.318mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.64mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B2 0.104mg 0.15mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B3 0.731mg 1.6mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B5 0.316mg 0.851mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.629mg Lotus seeds
Folate 38µg 104µg Lotus seeds
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.33g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g 0.388g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g 1.166g Lotus seeds
Tryptophan 0.022mg 0.221mg Lotus seeds
Threonine 0.071mg 0.747mg Lotus seeds
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.765mg Lotus seeds
Leucine 0.118mg 1.215mg Lotus seeds
Lysine 0.118mg 0.985mg Lotus seeds
Methionine 0.047mg 0.267mg Lotus seeds
Phenylalanine 0.084mg 0.767mg Lotus seeds
Valine 0.112mg 0.991mg Lotus seeds
Histidine 0.055mg 0.43mg Lotus seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chestnut Lotus seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Chestnut
39%
Lotus seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
117%
Lotus seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
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)

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.