Lotus seeds vs. Pili nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lotus seeds and pili nuts different?
- Lotus seeds are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, folate, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, while pili nuts are higher in copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, and zinc.
- Pili nuts cover your daily need for saturated fat, 154% more than lotus seeds.
- Lotus seeds contain 5 times more vitamin B6 than pili nuts. Lotus seeds contain 0.629mg of vitamin B6, while pili nuts contain 0.115mg.
- Lotus seeds are lower in saturated fat.
Seeds, lotus seeds, dried and Nuts, pilinuts, dried types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +12.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +169.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +447% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.7% |
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:
10.8 g
Fats:
79.55 g
Carbs:
3.98 g
Water:
2.77 g
Other:
2.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1519.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +411.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3938.1% |
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
31.184 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
37.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.605 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9495.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +552.2% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 31.184g | 140% |
| Fats | 1.97g | 79.55g | 119% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.388g | 37.229g | 92% |
| Copper | 0.35mg | 0.958mg | 68% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.166g | 7.605g | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.629mg | 0.115mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1368mg | 507mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.913mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 210mg | 302mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 64.47g | 3.98g | 20% |
| Calories | 332kcal | 719kcal | 19% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 2.97mg | 17% |
| Folate | 104µg | 60µg | 11% |
| Protein | 15.41g | 10.8g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 626mg | 575mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.851mg | 0.479mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 0.519mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 145mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 64.47g | 3.98g | N/A |
| Iron | 3.53mg | 3.53mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 2.318mg | 2.313mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.221mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.747mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.765mg | 0.483mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.215mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.985mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.267mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.767mg | 0.497mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.991mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.43mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
38%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
139%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pili nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pili nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 30.854g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.