Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Lotus Seeds VS Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lotus Seeds	18%	5%	77%
Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour	43%	15%	42%

Macro Nutrients

	Lotus Seeds	Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	114% 3320kcal	124% 3590kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	20.3% 19.7g	64% 62g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	10.3% 3.3g	49.6% 16g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	63.8% 1.02g	6.88% 0.11g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	62.6% 10.6g	172% 29.3g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	496% 645g	312% 405g	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	79% 30g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	275% 154g	731% 410g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lotus Seeds	Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	3.33% 30μg	24.4% 220μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	533% 6.4mg	1752% 21mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	115% 1.5mg	307% 4mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	100% 16mg	254% 40.7mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	170% 8.5mg	89.6% 4.5mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	484% 6.3mg	592% 7.7mg	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	260% 1040μg	573% 2290μg	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	26.7% 24mg	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	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

	Lotus Seeds	Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	163% 1630mg	478% 4780mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	389% 3.5mg	1311% 12mg	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	441% 35.3mg	1583% 127mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	500% 2100mg	1717% 7210mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	1008% 23mg	932% 21.4mg	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	894% 6260mg	2281% 15970mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	402% 13680mg	521% 17720mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	102% 56μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.33% 50mg	23.3% 350mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	95% 10.5mg	1063% 117mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.83% 142g	1.7% 63g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Lotus Seeds VS Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Lotus Seeds versus 1 kg of Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Lotus Seeds vs Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour:

• 1 kilogram of Lotus Seeds has 1.9 times more Vitamin B5 than Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour.
• While 1 kg of Partially Defatted Glandless Cottonseed Flour contains 7.3 times more Vitamin A, 3.3 times more Vitamin B1, 2.7 times more Vitamin B2, 2.5 times more Vitamin B3, 2.2 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Lotus Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Dried Lotus Seeds as well as Partially Defatted Glandless Cottonseed Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Lotus Seeds vs Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour:

• 1 kg of Partially Defatted Glandless Cottonseed Flour contains 2.9 times more Calcium, 3.4 times more Copper, 3.6 times more Iron, 3.4 times more Magnesium, 2.6 times more Phosphorus, 1.3 times more Potassium, 7 times more Sodium and 11.1 times more Zinc than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour contain similar levels of Manganese per one kilogram.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Lotus Seeds has 9.3 times more Omega 3 and 1.6 times more Carbohydrate than Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour.
• While 1 kg of Partially Defatted Glandless Cottonseed Flour contains 3.1 times more Fat, 4.8 times more Saturated Fat, 2.7 times more Omega 6 and 2.7 times more Protein than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour offer comparable quantities of Energy per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3