Lotus seeds vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Lotus seeds and Cashew
- Lotus seeds have more Manganese, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Cashew is richer in Copper, Zinc, Iron, and Magnesium.
- Cashew covers your daily Copper needs 205% more than Lotus seeds.
- Cashew has 4 times less Folate than Lotus seeds. Lotus seeds have 104µg of Folate, while Cashew has 25µg.
- Lotus seeds contain less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, lotus seeds, dried and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.
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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.
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Contains more CalciumCalcium | +340.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39% |
Contains more IronIron | +89.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +527.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +450.5% |
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.
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Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +158.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +316% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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
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Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +113.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +172.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2125.9% |
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
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Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +6033.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +572.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 332kcal | 553kcal | |
Protein | 15.41g | 18.22g | |
Fats | 1.97g | 43.85g | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | |
Net carbs | 64.47g | 26.89g | |
Carbs | 64.47g | 30.19g | |
Magnesium | 210mg | 292mg | |
Calcium | 163mg | 37mg | |
Potassium | 1368mg | 660mg | |
Iron | 3.53mg | 6.68mg | |
Sugar | 5.91g | ||
Fiber | 3.3g | ||
Copper | 0.35mg | 2.195mg | |
Zinc | 1.05mg | 5.78mg | |
Starch | 23.49g | ||
Phosphorus | 626mg | 593mg | |
Sodium | 5mg | 12mg | |
Vitamin A | 50IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.9mg | ||
Manganese | 2.318mg | 1.655mg | |
Selenium | 19.9µg | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.423mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.058mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 1.062mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.851mg | 0.864mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.629mg | 0.417mg | |
Vitamin K | 34.1µg | ||
Folate | 104µg | 25µg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.33g | 7.783g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.388g | 23.797g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.166g | 7.845g | |
Tryptophan | 0.221mg | 0.287mg | |
Threonine | 0.747mg | 0.688mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.765mg | 0.789mg | |
Leucine | 1.215mg | 1.472mg | |
Lysine | 0.985mg | 0.928mg | |
Methionine | 0.267mg | 0.362mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.767mg | 0.951mg | |
Valine | 0.991mg | 1.094mg | |
Histidine | 0.43mg | 0.456mg | |
Fructose | 0.05g |
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Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
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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
39%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.453g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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