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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 covers 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 9.3% 29% 54% 187% 30% 31% 1.8% 208% 0%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~1.1mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0% 3% 0% 0% 160% 35% 30% 51% 145% 0% 0% 78% 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 88% 2.2% 0% 0% 86% 38% 28% 12% 65% 0% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35.1%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.163mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.5mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 35% 61%
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
18% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.166 g
16% 56% 28%
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.
Lotus seeds Castanea crenata
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus seeds Castanea crenata Opinion
Calories 332kcal 154kcal Lotus seeds
Protein 15.41g 2.25g Lotus seeds
Fats 1.97g 0.53g Lotus seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 26.3mg Castanea crenata
Net carbs 64.47g 34.91g Lotus seeds
Carbs 64.47g 34.91g Lotus seeds
Magnesium 210mg 49mg Lotus seeds
Calcium 163mg 31mg Lotus seeds
Potassium 1368mg 329mg Lotus seeds
Iron 3.53mg 1.45mg Lotus seeds
Copper 0.35mg 0.562mg Castanea crenata
Zinc 1.05mg 1.1mg Castanea crenata
Phosphorus 626mg 72mg Lotus seeds
Sodium 5mg 14mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 37IU Lotus seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Lotus seeds
Manganese 2.318mg 1.591mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.344mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.163mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 1.5mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B5 0.851mg 0.206mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B6 0.629mg 0.283mg Lotus seeds
Folate 104µg 47µg Lotus seeds
Saturated Fat 0.33g 0.078g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 0.388g 0.278g Lotus seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.166g 0.138g Lotus seeds
Tryptophan 0.221mg 0.032mg Lotus seeds
Threonine 0.747mg 0.09mg Lotus seeds
Isoleucine 0.765mg 0.111mg Lotus seeds
Leucine 1.215mg 0.139mg Lotus seeds
Lysine 0.985mg 0.147mg Lotus seeds
Methionine 0.267mg 0.054mg Lotus seeds
Phenylalanine 0.767mg 0.088mg Lotus seeds
Valine 0.991mg 0.134mg Lotus seeds
Histidine 0.43mg 0.056mg Lotus seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus seeds Castanea crenata
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
39%
Lotus seeds
27%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
Lotus seeds
59%
Castanea crenata

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.252g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
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)

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. Lotus seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170149/nutrients
  2. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.