Seeds, lotus seeds, raw vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are seeds, lotus seeds, raw and lotus root different?
- Seeds, lotus seeds, raw is higher in manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, lotus root is richer in vitamin C, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for lotus root is 49% higher.
- Seeds, lotus seeds, raw contains 2 times more magnesium than lotus root. While seeds, lotus seeds, raw contains 56mg of magnesium, lotus root contains only 23mg.
Seeds, lotus seeds, raw and Lotus root, raw are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +143.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.13 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
17.28 g
Water:
77 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +430% |
~equal in
Carbs
~17.23g
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Water
~79.1g
~equal in
Other
~0.97g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.312 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +420% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1460% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.9% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 44mg | 49% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% | |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.257mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.621mg | 0.261mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.22mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 100mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.168mg | 0.258mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 367mg | 556mg | 6% |
| Folate | 28µg | 13µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.228mg | 0.377mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.95mg | 1.16mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.13g | 2.6g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.312g | 0.02g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 74kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.171mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.53g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.28g | 17.23g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.28g | 12.33g | N/A |
| Calcium | 44mg | 45mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.429mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.088g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.104g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.059mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.2mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.205mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.326mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.072mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.206mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.266mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0.038mg | 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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seeds, lotus seeds, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seeds, lotus seeds, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.