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Hickory nut vs. Lotus seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hickory nut and Lotus seeds

  • Hickory nut have more Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Lotus seeds have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Hickory nut covers your daily need of Manganese 100% more than Lotus seeds.
  • Hickory nut contain 21 times more Saturated Fat than Lotus seeds. While Hickory nut contain 7.038g of Saturated Fat, Lotus seeds contain only 0.33g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, hickorynuts, dried 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 124% 18% 38% 80% 246% 118% 144% 0.13% 601% 44%
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 +110.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +310.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +167.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.8%
Contains more IronIron +66.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.3%

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.
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 6.7% 7.9% 0% 0% 217% 30% 17% 105% 44% 0% 0% 30% 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 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +227.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
~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
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 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 FatsFats +3167.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +253.3%
Contains more WaterWater +434.3%
Contains more OtherOther +98.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.886 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8304.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1777%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hickory nut Lotus seeds Opinion
Calories 657kcal 332kcal Hickory nut
Protein 12.72g 15.41g Lotus seeds
Fats 64.37g 1.97g Hickory nut
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Hickory nut
Net carbs 11.85g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Carbs 18.25g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Magnesium 173mg 210mg Lotus seeds
Calcium 61mg 163mg Lotus seeds
Potassium 436mg 1368mg Lotus seeds
Iron 2.12mg 3.53mg Lotus seeds
Fiber 6.4g Hickory nut
Copper 0.738mg 0.35mg Hickory nut
Zinc 4.31mg 1.05mg Hickory nut
Phosphorus 336mg 626mg Lotus seeds
Sodium 1mg 5mg Hickory nut
Vitamin A 131IU 50IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 3µg Hickory nut
Manganese 4.61mg 2.318mg Hickory nut
Selenium 8.1µg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.867mg 0.64mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B2 0.131mg 0.15mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B3 0.907mg 1.6mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B5 1.746mg 0.851mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.629mg Lotus seeds
Folate 40µg 104µg Lotus seeds
Saturated Fat 7.038g 0.33g Lotus seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 32.611g 0.388g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 21.886g 1.166g Hickory nut
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.221mg Lotus seeds
Threonine 0.422mg 0.747mg Lotus seeds
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.765mg Lotus seeds
Leucine 1.027mg 1.215mg Lotus seeds
Lysine 0.497mg 0.985mg Lotus seeds
Methionine 0.3mg 0.267mg Hickory nut
Phenylalanine 0.713mg 0.767mg Lotus seeds
Valine 0.73mg 0.991mg Lotus seeds
Histidine 0.389mg 0.43mg Lotus seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hickory nut 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
35%
Hickory nut
39%
Lotus seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Hickory nut
117%
Lotus seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.708g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut 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 ($)
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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.