Lotus seeds vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lotus seeds and almonds
- Lotus seeds have more vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, and folate; however, almonds have more vitamin B2, copper, zinc, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for almonds is 76% higher.
- Almonds have 5 times less vitamin B6 than lotus seeds. Lotus seeds have 0.629mg of vitamin B6, while almonds have 0.137mg.
- Lotus seeds are lower in saturated fat.
- Lotus seeds have a higher glycemic index than almonds.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, lotus seeds, dried and Nuts, almonds.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +86.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +194.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +197.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +212.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +359.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +136.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +658.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 171% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.388g | 31.551g | 78% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 1.138mg | 76% |
Copper | 0.35mg | 1.031mg | 76% |
Fats | 1.97g | 49.93g | 74% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.166g | 12.329g | 74% |
Fiber | 12.5g | 50% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.629mg | 0.137mg | 38% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.205mg | 36% |
Phosphorus | 626mg | 481mg | 21% |
Zinc | 1.05mg | 3.12mg | 19% |
Potassium | 1368mg | 733mg | 19% |
Saturated fat | 0.33g | 3.802g | 16% |
Folate | 104µg | 44µg | 15% |
Magnesium | 210mg | 270mg | 14% |
Carbs | 64.47g | 21.55g | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 3.618mg | 13% |
Calories | 332kcal | 579kcal | 12% |
Protein | 15.41g | 21.15g | 11% |
Calcium | 163mg | 269mg | 11% |
Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.851mg | 0.471mg | 8% |
Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
Manganese | 2.318mg | 2.179mg | 6% |
Iron | 3.53mg | 3.71mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 64.47g | 9.05g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.35g | N/A | |
Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.015g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.221mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.747mg | 0.601mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.765mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.215mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.985mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.267mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.767mg | 1.132mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.991mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.43mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.41 g
Fats:
1.97 g
Carbs:
64.47 g
Water:
14.16 g
Other:
3.99 g
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +199.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +221.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +34.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2434.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.166 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8031.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +957.4% |