Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Lotus Seeds VS Almond paste

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lotus Seeds	18%	5%	77%
Almond paste	8%	52%	40%

Macro Nutrients

	Lotus Seeds	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	45.4% 1318kcal	62.7% 1818kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	8.06% 7.8g	114% 110g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	4.1% 1.3g	32.6% 10.4g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	25.3% 0.4g	49.4% 0.79g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	25% 4.22g	130% 22g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	197% 256g	146% 190g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	198% 144g	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	50% 19g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	109% 61g	63.8% 35.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lotus Seeds	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.32% 12μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	212% 2.54mg	27% 0.33mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	45.8% 0.6mg	126% 1.64mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	39.7% 6.35mg	35.3% 5.64mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	67.6% 3.38mg	8.97% 0.45mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	192% 2.5mg	11% 0.14mg	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	72.4% 290μg	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	0.44% 0.4mg	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	358% 53.7mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Lotus Seeds	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	64.7% 647mg	68.3% 683mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	154% 1.4mg	200% 1.8mg	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	79.4% 6.35mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	198% 833mg	123% 516mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	400% 9.2mg	148% 3.4mg	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	146% 1024mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	160% 5429mg	36.7% 1246mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	30.3% 16.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.32% 20mg	2.4% 35.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	38% 4.17mg	53.4% 5.87mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.5% 56.2g	1.5% 56g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Lotus Seeds VS Almond paste per 14 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Lotus Seeds vs Almond paste:

• 14 ounces of Lotus Seeds have 7.8 times more Vitamin B1, 7.5 times more Vitamin B5, 17.5 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.4 times more Vitamin B9 than Almond paste.
• While 14 oz of Almond paste contain 2.8 times more Vitamin B2 than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Almond paste provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 per 14 ounces.
• Both Dried Lotus Seeds as well as Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Lotus Seeds vs Almond paste:

• 14 ounces of Lotus Seeds have 2.2 times more Iron, 1.6 times more Magnesium, 2.7 times more Manganese, 2.4 times more Phosphorus and 4.4 times more Potassium than Almond paste.
• While 14 oz of Almond paste contain 1.3 times more Copper and 1.4 times more Zinc than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Almond paste contain similar levels of Calcium per 14 ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Lotus Seeds have 1.3 times more Carbohydrate and 1.7 times more Protein than Almond paste.
• While 14 oz of Almond paste contain 1.4 times more Energy, 14.1 times more Fat, 8 times more Saturated Fat, 2 times more Omega 3 and 5.2 times more Omega 6 than Dried Lotus Seeds.