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

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lotus Seeds	18%	5%	77%
Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal	50%	11%	39%

Macro Nutrients

	Lotus Seeds	Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	114% 3320kcal	127% 3670kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	20.3% 19.7g	49% 47.7g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	10.3% 3.3g	37.7% 12g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	63.8% 1.02g	5.63% 0.09g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	62.6% 10.6g	131% 22.2g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	496% 645g	296% 384g	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	275% 154g	877% 491g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lotus Seeds	Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	3.33% 30μg	25.6% 230μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	533% 6.4mg	1848% 22mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	115% 1.5mg	323% 4.2mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	100% 16mg	268% 43mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	170% 8.5mg	94% 4.7mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	484% 6.3mg	624% 8.1mg	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	605% 2420μg	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	27.8% 25mg	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 Meal	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	163% 1630mg	504% 5040mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	389% 3.5mg	1.1% 0.01mg	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	1669% 134mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	500% 2100mg	1810% 7600mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	1008% 23mg	983% 22.6mg	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	2406% 16840mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	402% 13680mg	550% 18690mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.33% 50mg	24.7% 370mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	95% 10.5mg	1120% 123mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.83% 142g	0.32% 12g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

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

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Lotus Seeds versus 1 kg of Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal 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 Meal:

• 1 kilogram of Lotus Seeds has 1.8 times more Vitamin B5 than Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal.
• While 1 kg of Partially Defatted Gglandless Cottonseed Meal contains 7.7 times more Vitamin A, 3.5 times more Vitamin B1, 2.8 times more Vitamin B2, 2.7 times more Vitamin B3, 1.3 times more Vitamin B6, 2.3 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• 1 kilogram of Lotus Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Dried Lotus Seeds as well as Partially Defatted Gglandless Cottonseed Meal have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one kilogram.

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

• 1 kilogram of Lotus Seeds has 350 times more Copper than Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal.
• While 1 kg of Partially Defatted Gglandless Cottonseed Meal contains 3.1 times more Calcium, 3.8 times more Iron, 3.6 times more Magnesium, 2.7 times more Phosphorus, 1.4 times more Potassium, 7.4 times more Sodium and 11.7 times more Zinc than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal contain similar levels of Manganese per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal lack sufficient amounts of Copper

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Lotus Seeds has 11.3 times more Omega 3 and 1.7 times more Carbohydrate than Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal.
• While 1 kg of Partially Defatted Gglandless Cottonseed Meal contains 2.4 times more Fat, 3.7 times more Saturated Fat, 2.1 times more Omega 6 and 3.2 times more Protein than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal offer comparable quantities of Energy per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3