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Peanut vs. Lotus seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Peanut and Lotus seeds

  • Peanut has more Copper, Vitamin B3, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Lotus seeds are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Peanut covers your daily Copper needs 88% more than Lotus seeds.
  • Lotus seeds have 19 times less Saturated Fat than Peanut. Peanut has 6.279g of Saturated Fat, while Lotus seeds have 0.33g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, 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.
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
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 IronIron +29.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.9%

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.
Peanut
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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 0% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +654.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +130.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.64mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 +67.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2399.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +299.7%
Contains more WaterWater +117.8%
Contains more OtherOther +71.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 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 +6195.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1234.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut Lotus seeds
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Peanut Lotus seeds Opinion
Calories 567kcal 332kcal Peanut
Protein 25.8g 15.41g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 1.97g Peanut
Net carbs 7.63g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Carbs 16.13g 64.47g Lotus seeds
Magnesium 168mg 210mg Lotus seeds
Calcium 92mg 163mg Lotus seeds
Potassium 705mg 1368mg Lotus seeds
Iron 4.58mg 3.53mg Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Lotus seeds
Fiber 8.5g Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.35mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 1.05mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 626mg Lotus seeds
Sodium 18mg 5mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Lotus seeds
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Lotus seeds
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 2.318mg Lotus seeds
Selenium 7.2µg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.64mg
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.15mg Lotus seeds
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 1.6mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.851mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.629mg Lotus seeds
Folate 240µg 104µg Peanut
Choline 52.5mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.33g Lotus seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 0.388g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 1.166g Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.221mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.747mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.765mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 1.215mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.985mg Lotus seeds
Methionine 0.317mg 0.267mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.767mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.991mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.43mg Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut 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
75%
Peanut
39%
Lotus seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
117%
Lotus seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.949g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus seeds
Lotus seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.