Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Lotus Seeds VS Frozen Chopped Broccoli

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lotus Seeds	18%	5%	77%
Frozen Chopped Broccoli	34%	8%	58%

Macro Nutrients

	Lotus Seeds	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	45.4% 1318kcal	3.56% 103kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	8.06% 7.8g	1.2% 1.15g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	4.1% 1.3g	0.55% 0.17g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	25.3% 0.4g	26% 0.42g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	25% 4.22g	0.72% 0.12g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	197% 256g	14.6% 19g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	7.4% 5.36g	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	4.54% 3.3g	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	% 2.98g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	31.3% 12g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	109% 61g	20% 11g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lotus Seeds	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.32% 12μg	23% 206μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	212% 2.54mg	17.5% 0.21mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	45.8% 0.6mg	29.3% 0.38mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	39.7% 6.35mg	11.7% 1.87mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	67.6% 3.38mg	22% 1.1mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	192% 2.5mg	39.7% 0.52mg	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	103% 413μg	66.5% 266μg	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	0% 0mg	249% 224mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	32.3% 4.84mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	268% 322μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Lotus Seeds	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	64.7% 647mg	22.2% 222mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	154% 1.4mg	16.8% 0.15mg	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	175% 14mg	40% 3.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	198% 833mg	17% 71.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	400% 9.2mg	50.7% 1.17mg	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	355% 2485mg	28.3% 198mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	160% 5429mg	24.7% 841mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	20.2% 11μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.32% 20mg	6.35% 95mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	38% 4.17mg	17.3% 1.9mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.5% 56.2g	9.8% 363g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Lotus Seeds VS Frozen Chopped Broccoli per 14 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Lotus Seeds vs Frozen Chopped Broccoli:

• 14 ounces of Lotus Seeds have 12.1 times more Vitamin B1, 1.6 times more Vitamin B2, 3.4 times more Vitamin B3, 3.1 times more Vitamin B5, 4.8 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.6 times more Vitamin B9 than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• While 14 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contain 17.3 times more Vitamin A and more Vitamin C than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• 14 ounces of Lotus Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Dried Lotus Seeds as well as Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Lotus Seeds vs Frozen Chopped Broccoli:

• 14 ounces of Lotus Seeds have 2.9 times more Calcium, 9.2 times more Copper, 4.4 times more Iron, 11.7 times more Magnesium, 7.9 times more Manganese, 12.5 times more Phosphorus, 6.5 times more Potassium and 2.2 times more Zinc than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• While 14 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contain 6.5 times more Water than Dried Lotus Seeds.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Lotus Seeds have 12.8 times more Energy, 6.8 times more Fat, 34.3 times more Omega 6, 13.5 times more Carbohydrate and 5.5 times more Protein than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Frozen Chopped Broccoli offer comparable quantities of Omega 3 per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6