Lotus seeds vs. Cashew butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lotus seeds and cashew butter
- Lotus seeds have more vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, potassium, and folate, while cashew butter has more copper, zinc, and iron.
- Cashew butter's daily need coverage for copper is 156% higher.
- Cashew butter contains 4 times less vitamin B1 than lotus seeds. Lotus seeds contain 0.64mg of vitamin B1, while cashew butter contains 0.158mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in lotus seeds is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, lotus seeds, dried and Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +167.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +206% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +402.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +321.9% |
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 | +305.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +209.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.1% |
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:
12.12 g
Fats:
53.03 g
Carbs:
30.3 g
Water:
2.34 g
Other:
2.21 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +505.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2591.9% |
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.606 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.371 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6783.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1046.7% |
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 | 0.35mg | 1.758mg | 156% |
| Manganese | 2.318mg | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.166g | 13.371g | 81% |
| Fats | 1.97g | 53.03g | 79% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.388g | 26.709g | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 10.606g | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.158mg | 40% |
| Vitamin E | 5.08mg | 34% | |
| Phosphorus | 626mg | 388mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.629mg | 0.203mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 4.43mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1368mg | 447mg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.53mg | 4.91mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.851mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 17% | |
| Calories | 332kcal | 609kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 295mg | 13% |
| Folate | 104µg | 55µg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Carbs | 64.47g | 30.3g | 11% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 61mg | 10% |
| Choline | 48.3mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 15.41g | 12.12g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 1.108mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.159mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 210mg | 206mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 64.47g | 27.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.09g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.221mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.747mg | 0.388mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.765mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.215mg | 0.831mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.985mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.267mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.767mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.991mg | 0.617mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.43mg | 0.257mg | 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
38%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
135%
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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