Macadamia vs. Lotus seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Macadamia and Lotus seeds
- Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Lotus seeds has more Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 79% higher.
- Lotus seeds have 37 times less Saturated Fat than Macadamia. Macadamia has 12.061g of Saturated Fat, while Lotus seeds have 0.33g.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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 | +116% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +23.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +271.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233% |
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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +845.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
15.41 g
Fats:
1.97 g
Carbs:
64.47 g
Water:
14.16 g
Other:
3.99 g
Contains more FatsFats | +3746.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +366.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +941.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +250% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 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 | +15074.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 718kcal | 332kcal | |
Protein | 7.91g | 15.41g | |
Fats | 75.77g | 1.97g | |
Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | |
Net carbs | 5.22g | 64.47g | |
Carbs | 13.82g | 64.47g | |
Magnesium | 130mg | 210mg | |
Calcium | 85mg | 163mg | |
Potassium | 368mg | 1368mg | |
Iron | 3.69mg | 3.53mg | |
Sugar | 4.57g | ||
Fiber | 8.6g | ||
Copper | 0.756mg | 0.35mg | |
Zinc | 1.3mg | 1.05mg | |
Starch | 1.05g | ||
Phosphorus | 188mg | 626mg | |
Sodium | 5mg | 5mg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 50IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.54mg | ||
Manganese | 4.131mg | 2.318mg | |
Selenium | 3.6µg | ||
Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.64mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.15mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 1.6mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.851mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0.629mg | |
Folate | 11µg | 104µg | |
Saturated Fat | 12.061g | 0.33g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 58.877g | 0.388g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 1.166g | |
Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.221mg | |
Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.747mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.765mg | |
Leucine | 0.602mg | 1.215mg | |
Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.985mg | |
Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.267mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0.767mg | |
Valine | 0.363mg | 0.991mg | |
Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.43mg | |
Fructose | 0.07g |
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Low Fats 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
40%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
117%
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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