Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Dried Beechnuts VS Lotus Seeds

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Dried Beechnuts	4%	74%	22%
Lotus Seeds	18%	5%	77%

Macro Nutrients

	Dried Beechnuts	Lotus Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	79% 2286kcal	12% 353kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	205% 198g	2.17% 2.1g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	71% 22.7g	1.1% 0.35g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	422% 6.75g	6.7% 0.11g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	429% 73g	6.65% 1.13g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	102% 133g	52.8% 68.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	44% 24.6g	29.3% 16.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Dried Beechnuts	Lotus Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.44% 3.97μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	101% 1.2mg	56.6% 0.68mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	113% 1.47mg	12.2% 0.16mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	21.8% 3.5mg	10.6% 1.7mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	73.4% 3.67mg	18% 0.9mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	209% 2.7mg	51.3% 0.67mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	112% 448μg	27.8% 111μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	68.4% 61.5mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Dried Beechnuts	Lotus Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.4% 3.97mg	17.5% 175mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	295% 2.66mg	41.5% 0.37mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	122% 9.76mg	47% 3.77mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	0% 0mg	53% 222mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	231% 5.32mg	107% 2.46mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	0% 0mg	95% 667mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	119% 4036mg	43% 1457mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	10% 151mg	0.26% 3.97mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	13% 1.43mg	10% 1.1mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.71% 26g	8.26% 306g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Dried Beechnuts VS Lotus Seeds per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Dried Beechnuts versus 14 oz of Lotus Seeds to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Dried Beechnuts vs Lotus Seeds:

• 14 ounces of Dried Beechnuts have 1.8 times more Vitamin B1, 9.3 times more Vitamin B2, 2 times more Vitamin B3, 4.1 times more Vitamin B5, 4.1 times more Vitamin B6, 4 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Lotus Seeds.
• 14 ounces of Lotus Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Dried Beechnuts as well as Raw Lotus Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Dried Beechnuts vs Lotus Seeds:

• 14 ounces of Dried Beechnuts have 7.1 times more Copper, 2.6 times more Iron, 2.2 times more Manganese, 2.8 times more Potassium, 38 times more Sodium and 1.3 times more Zinc than Lotus Seeds.
• While 14 oz of Raw Lotus Seeds contain 44 times more Calcium, more Magnesium, more Phosphorus and 11.7 times more Water than Dried Beechnuts.
• 14 ounces of Dried Beechnuts lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Dried Beechnuts have 6.5 times more Energy, 94.3 times more Fat, 65 times more Saturated Fat, 63 times more Omega 3, 64.5 times more Omega 6, 1.9 times more Carbohydrate and 1.5 times more Protein than Lotus Seeds.
• 14 ounces of Lotus Seeds provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6