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Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added and lotus root?

  • Seeds, pumpkin, and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added is higher in zinc, magnesium, fiber, copper, and iron, yet lotus root is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Seeds, pumpkin, and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added's daily need coverage for sodium is 109% more.
  • Seeds, pumpkin,, and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added has 122 times more saturated fat than lotus root. While seeds, pumpkin,, and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added has 3.67g of saturated fat, lotus root has only 0.03g.

We used Seeds, pumpkin, and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added and Lotus root, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 331% 65% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1039.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.3%
Contains more IronIron +185.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2541%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~100mg

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 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 21%
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 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +573.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +597.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +613.5%
Contains more FatsFats +19300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212%
Contains more OtherOther +291.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1657.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
43% 29% 29%
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 +30060%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44120%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added Lotus root
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added Lotus root DV% diff.
Sodium 2541mg 40mg 109%
Zinc 10.3mg 0.39mg 90%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 0.02g 59%
Magnesium 262mg 23mg 57%
Fiber 18.4g 4.9g 54%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 44mg 49%
Copper 0.69mg 0.257mg 48%
Protein 18.55g 2.6g 32%
Fats 19.4g 0.1g 30%
Iron 3.31mg 1.16mg 27%
Calories 446kcal 74kcal 19%
Saturated fat 3.67g 0.03g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.258mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.032g 0.02g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.22mg 13%
Carbs 53.75g 17.23g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.16mg 11%
Potassium 919mg 556mg 11%
Manganese 0.496mg 0.261mg 10%
Choline 39.1mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.377mg 6%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Calcium 55mg 45mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 0.4mg 1%
Phosphorus 92mg 100mg 1%
Folate 9µg 13µg 1%
Net carbs 35.35g 12.33g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.683mg 0.051mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 1.572mg 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 1.386mg 0.094mg 0%
Methionine 0.417mg 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.047mg 0%
Valine 1.491mg 0.055mg 0%
Histidine 0.515mg 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added Lotus root
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
5%
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added
26%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
136%
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 2501mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168601/nutrients
  2. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.