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Lotus seeds vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lotus seeds and Pecan

  • Lotus seeds have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Folate, and Iron, however, Pecan is higher in Manganese, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Pecan covers your daily Manganese needs 95% more than Lotus seeds.
  • Pecan contains 5 times less Folate than Lotus seeds. Lotus seeds contain 104µg of Folate, while Pecan contains 22µg.
  • Lotus seeds have less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, lotus seeds, dried and Nuts, pecans.

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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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +132.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.7%
Contains more IronIron +39.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126%
Contains more CopperCopper +242.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +331.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.1%

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%
Pecan
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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 3.7% 3.4% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +199.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.66mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.863mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Pecan
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9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +365.2%
Contains more WaterWater +302.3%
Contains more OtherOther +169.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3553.3%

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
Pecan
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9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10415.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1753.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus seeds Pecan Opinion
Calories 332kcal 691kcal Pecan
Protein 15.41g 9.17g Lotus seeds
Fats 1.97g 71.97g Pecan
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Pecan
Net carbs 64.47g 4.26g Lotus seeds
Carbs 64.47g 13.86g Lotus seeds
Magnesium 210mg 121mg Lotus seeds
Calcium 163mg 70mg Lotus seeds
Potassium 1368mg 410mg Lotus seeds
Iron 3.53mg 2.53mg Lotus seeds
Sugar 3.97g Lotus seeds
Fiber 9.6g Pecan
Copper 0.35mg 1.2mg Pecan
Zinc 1.05mg 4.53mg Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Phosphorus 626mg 277mg Lotus seeds
Sodium 5mg 0mg Pecan
Vitamin A 50IU 56IU Pecan
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Manganese 2.318mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.13mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 1.167mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B5 0.851mg 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.629mg 0.21mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Folate 104µg 22µg Lotus seeds
Choline 40.5mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 0.33g 6.18g Lotus seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.388g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 1.166g 21.614g Pecan
Tryptophan 0.221mg 0.093mg Lotus seeds
Threonine 0.747mg 0.306mg Lotus seeds
Isoleucine 0.765mg 0.336mg Lotus seeds
Leucine 1.215mg 0.598mg Lotus seeds
Lysine 0.985mg 0.287mg Lotus seeds
Methionine 0.267mg 0.183mg Lotus seeds
Phenylalanine 0.767mg 0.426mg Lotus seeds
Valine 0.991mg 0.411mg Lotus seeds
Histidine 0.43mg 0.262mg Lotus seeds
Fructose 0.04g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lotus seeds Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
Lotus seeds
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus seeds
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 is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.