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Lotus seeds vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lotus seeds and Chestnut

  • Lotus seeds have more Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Folate, however, Chestnut have more Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Lotus seeds is 75% higher.
  • Chestnut has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Lotus seeds. Lotus seeds have 0.64mg of Vitamin B1, while Chestnut has 0.148mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, lotus seeds, dried and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +288.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.3%
Contains more IronIron +104%
Contains more ZincZinc +320%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +532.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.9%
~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 89% 1% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +670.5%
Contains more FatsFats +42.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.2%
Contains more OtherOther +462%
Contains more WaterWater +381.3%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22.7%

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 Chestnut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus seeds Chestnut Opinion
Calories 332kcal 131kcal Lotus seeds
Protein 15.41g 2g Lotus seeds
Fats 1.97g 1.38g Lotus seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Net carbs 64.47g 27.76g Lotus seeds
Carbs 64.47g 27.76g Lotus seeds
Magnesium 210mg 54mg Lotus seeds
Calcium 163mg 46mg Lotus seeds
Potassium 1368mg 715mg Lotus seeds
Iron 3.53mg 1.73mg Lotus seeds
Copper 0.35mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Zinc 1.05mg 0.25mg Lotus seeds
Phosphorus 626mg 99mg Lotus seeds
Sodium 5mg 27mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin A 50IU 17IU Lotus seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg Lotus seeds
Manganese 2.318mg 0.854mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.148mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.104mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.731mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B5 0.851mg 0.316mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B6 0.629mg 0.233mg Lotus seeds
Folate 104µg 38µg Lotus seeds
Saturated Fat 0.33g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.388g 0.476g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.166g 0.545g Lotus seeds
Tryptophan 0.221mg 0.022mg Lotus seeds
Threonine 0.747mg 0.071mg Lotus seeds
Isoleucine 0.765mg 0.079mg Lotus seeds
Leucine 1.215mg 0.118mg Lotus seeds
Lysine 0.985mg 0.118mg Lotus seeds
Methionine 0.267mg 0.047mg Lotus seeds
Phenylalanine 0.767mg 0.084mg Lotus seeds
Valine 0.991mg 0.112mg Lotus seeds
Histidine 0.43mg 0.055mg Lotus seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus seeds Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
Lotus seeds
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
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?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.