Lotus seeds vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lotus seeds and castanea crenata
- Lotus seeds have more phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B1, and folate; however, castanea crenata is higher in vitamin C and copper.
- Lotus seeds cover your daily phosphorus needs 79% more than castanea crenata.
- Castanea crenata contains 4 times less magnesium than lotus seeds. Lotus seeds contain 210mg of magnesium, while castanea crenata contains 49mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, lotus seeds, dried and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +328.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +425.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +315.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +769.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.6% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +313.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
2.25 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +584.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +271.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +343.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +333.7% |
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
0.078 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.138 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +744.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 626mg | 72mg | 79% |
| Magnesium | 210mg | 49mg | 38% |
| Manganese | 2.318mg | 1.591mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1368mg | 329mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.3mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.629mg | 0.283mg | 27% |
| Protein | 15.41g | 2.25g | 26% |
| Iron | 3.53mg | 1.45mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.344mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.35mg | 0.562mg | 24% |
| Folate | 104µg | 47µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 31mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.851mg | 0.206mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 64.47g | 34.91g | 10% |
| Calories | 332kcal | 154kcal | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.166g | 0.138g | 7% |
| Fats | 1.97g | 0.53g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.078g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.163mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 64.47g | 34.91g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.388g | 0.278g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.221mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.747mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.765mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.215mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.985mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.267mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.767mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.991mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.43mg | 0.056mg | 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
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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.252g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata 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)