Lotus seeds vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Lotus seeds and Macadamia
- Lotus seeds have more Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Macadamia have more Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 79% higher.
- Macadamia has 9 times less Folate than Lotus seeds. Lotus seeds have 104µg of Folate, while Macadamia has 11µg.
- Lotus seeds are lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, lotus seeds, dried and Nuts, macadamia 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +271.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.2% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +845.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.6% |
~equal in
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
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +366.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +941.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3746.2% |
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
12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +15074.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.8% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 332kcal | 718kcal |
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| Protein | 15.41g | 7.91g |
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| Fats | 1.97g | 75.77g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 64.47g | 5.22g |
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| Carbs | 64.47g | 13.82g |
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| Magnesium | 210mg | 130mg |
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| Calcium | 163mg | 85mg |
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| Potassium | 1368mg | 368mg |
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| Iron | 3.53mg | 3.69mg |
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| Sugar | 4.57g |
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| Fiber | 8.6g |
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| Copper | 0.35mg | 0.756mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 1.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 626mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 5mg | |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 2.318mg | 4.131mg |
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| Selenium | 3.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 1.195mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 2.473mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.851mg | 0.758mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.629mg | 0.275mg |
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| Folate | 104µg | 11µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.33g | 12.061g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.388g | 58.877g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.166g | 1.502g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.221mg | 0.067mg |
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| Threonine | 0.747mg | 0.37mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.765mg | 0.314mg |
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| Leucine | 1.215mg | 0.602mg |
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| Lysine | 0.985mg | 0.018mg |
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| Methionine | 0.267mg | 0.023mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.767mg | 0.665mg |
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| Valine | 0.991mg | 0.363mg |
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| Histidine | 0.43mg | 0.195mg |
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| Fructose | 0.07g |
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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%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
122%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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