Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Lotus Seeds VS Boiled Carrots

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lotus Seeds	18%	5%	77%
Boiled Carrots	8%	4%	88%

Macro Nutrients

	Lotus Seeds	Boiled Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	12% 353kcal	4.8% 139kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.17% 2.1g	0.74% 0.71g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.1% 0.35g	0.37% 0.12g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	6.7% 0.11g	0.25% 0.004g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	6.65% 1.13g	2.03% 0.35g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	52.8% 68.6g	25% 32.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	19% 13.7g	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	1.97% 1.43g	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	% 1.6g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 10.7g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	31.3% 12g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	29.3% 16.4g	5.4% 3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lotus Seeds	Boiled Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.44% 3.97μg	376% 3382μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	56.6% 0.68mg	22% 0.26mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	12.2% 0.16mg	13.4% 0.17mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	10.6% 1.7mg	16% 2.56mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	18% 0.9mg	18.4% 0.92mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	51.3% 0.67mg	46.7% 0.61mg	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	27.8% 111μg	14% 55.6μg	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	16% 14.3mg	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	27.3% 4.1mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	45.3% 54.4μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Lotus Seeds	Boiled Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	17.5% 175mg	12% 119mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	41.5% 0.37mg	7.5% 0.067mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	4.7% 189μg	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	47% 3.77mg	17% 1.35mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	53% 222mg	9.45% 39.7mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	107% 2.46mg	26.7% 0.62mg	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	95% 667mg	17% 119mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	43% 1457mg	27.4% 933mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	5.05% 2.78μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.26% 3.97mg	15.3% 230mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	10% 1.1mg	7.2% 0.79mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	8.26% 306g	9.67% 358g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Lotus Seeds vs Boiled Carrots:

• Raw Lotus Seeds have 2.6 times more Vitamin B1 and 2 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
• While Boiled and Drained Carrots contain 852 times more Vitamin A, 1.5 times more Vitamin B3 and more Vitamin C than Raw Lotus Seeds.
• Both Raw Lotus Seeds and Boiled and Drained Carrots have similar amounts of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5 and Vitamin B6 per 14 oz.
• Both Raw Lotus Seeds as well as Boiled and Drained Carrots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 oz.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Lotus Seeds vs Boiled Carrots:

• Raw Lotus Seeds have 1.5 times more Calcium, 5.5 times more Copper, 2.8 times more Iron, 5.6 times more Magnesium, 4 times more Manganese, 5.6 times more Phosphorus, 1.6 times more Potassium and 1.4 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
• While Boiled and Drained Carrots contain 58 times more Sodium than Raw Lotus Seeds.
• Both Raw Lotus Seeds and Boiled and Drained Carrots have similar amounts of Water per 14 oz.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• Raw Lotus Seeds have 2.5 times more Energy, 27 times more Omega 3, 3.3 times more Omega 6, 2.1 times more Carbohydrate and 5.4 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
• Both Raw Lotus Seeds as well as Boiled and Drained Carrots have insufficient amounts of Fat, Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 14 oz.