Mixed nuts vs. Lotus seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mixed nuts and lotus seeds
- Mixed nuts have more copper, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, lotus seeds are richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, and iron.
- Mixed nuts cover your daily copper needs 62% more than lotus seeds.
- Lotus seeds have 26 times less saturated fat than mixed nuts. Mixed nuts have 8.711g of saturated fat, while lotus seeds have 0.33g.
- Lotus seeds have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of lotus seeds is 45, while the glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Seeds, lotus seeds, dried.
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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 CopperCopper | +159.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +381.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +238.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
Protein:
15.41 g
Fats:
1.97 g
Carbs:
64.47 g
Water:
14.16 g
Other:
3.99 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2638.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +580.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.612 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7242.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1153.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.2% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.612g | 1.166g | 90% |
| Fats | 53.95g | 1.97g | 80% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 28.488g | 0.388g | 70% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 62% | |
| Copper | 0.907mg | 0.35mg | 62% |
| Vitamin E | 7.82mg | 52% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.709mg | 1.6mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 8.711g | 0.33g | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.189mg | 0.64mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% | |
| Phosphorus | 456mg | 626mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 632mg | 1368mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.352mg | 0.629mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 1.05mg | 21% |
| Calories | 607kcal | 332kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 21.05g | 64.47g | 14% |
| Manganese | 2.04mg | 2.318mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.61mg | 3.53mg | 12% |
| Choline | 52mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 20.04g | 15.41g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.14mg | 0.851mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
| Folate | 83µg | 104µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 163mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 210mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.196mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Starch | 4.2g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.05g | 64.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.703mg | 0.747mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.826mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.656mg | 1.215mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.782mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.283mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.182mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.001mg | 0.991mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.572mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.082g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.455g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.381g)
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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