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Pistachio vs. Lotus seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pistachio and Lotus seeds

  • Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, however, Lotus seeds has more Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pistachio is 106% higher.
  • Lotus seeds have 18 times less Saturated Fat than Pistachio. Pistachio has 5.907g of Saturated Fat, while Lotus seeds have 0.33g.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +271.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.2%
~equal in Iron ~3.53mg

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 19% 31% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +932%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2200.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.3%
Contains more WaterWater +224%
Contains more OtherOther +33.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
18% 21% 62%
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 +5894.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1133.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Lotus seeds
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 Pistachio Lotus seeds Opinion
Calories 560kcal 332kcal Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 15.41g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 1.97g Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Net carbs 16.57g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Carbs 27.17g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Magnesium 121mg 210mg Lotus seeds
Calcium 105mg 163mg Lotus seeds
Potassium 1025mg 1368mg Lotus seeds
Iron 3.92mg 3.53mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Lotus seeds
Fiber 10.6g Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.35mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.05mg Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 626mg Lotus seeds
Sodium 1mg 5mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 50IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 26µg 3µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 2.318mg Lotus seeds
Selenium 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.64mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.15mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.6mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.851mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.629mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 104µg Lotus seeds
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.33g Lotus seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.388g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 1.166g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.221mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.747mg Lotus seeds
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.765mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 1.215mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.985mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.267mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.767mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.991mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.43mg Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Lotus seeds
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
65%
Pistachio
39%
Lotus seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
117%
Lotus seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.577g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients
  2. Lotus seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170149/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.