Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Roasted Almonds VS Lotus Root

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Roasted Almonds	13%	74%	13%
Lotus Root	13%	1%	86%

Macro Nutrients

	Roasted Almonds	Lotus Root	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	94% 2712kcal	11.6% 336kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	246% 238g	0.47% 0.45g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	58% 18.6g	0.43% 0.14g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.83% 0.045g	1.7% 0.027g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	345% 58.7g	0.37% 0.064g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	73.3% 95g	60% 78g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	30.4% 22g	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	0.063% 0.045g	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	% 0.045g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 21.5g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	130% 49.4g	58.5% 22.2g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	170% 95g	21% 11.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Roasted Almonds	Lotus Root	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	29% 0.35mg	60.5% 0.73mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	418% 5.43mg	76.8% 1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	103% 16.5mg	11.3% 1.8mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	29% 1.46mg	34.2% 1.7mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	47.5% 0.62mg	90% 1.17mg	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	62.4% 249μg	14.7% 59μg	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	222% 200mg	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	723% 108mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Roasted Almonds	Lotus Root	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	122% 1216mg	20.4% 204mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	554% 5mg	130% 1.17mg	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	211% 17mg	65.8% 5.26mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	301% 1266mg	25% 104mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	440% 10mg	51.5% 1.2mg	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	305% 2136mg	64.8% 454mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	95% 3234mg	74% 2522mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	16.5% 9.07μg	5.77% 3.18μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.91% 13.6mg	12% 181mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	136% 15mg	16% 1.77mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.3% 11g	9.7% 359g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Roasted Almonds vs Lotus Root:

• Dry Roasted Almonds have 5.4 times more Vitamin B2, 9.1 times more Vitamin B3 and 4.2 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Lotus Root.
• While Raw Lotus Root contain 2.1 times more Vitamin B1, 1.9 times more Vitamin B6 and more Vitamin C than Dry Roasted Almonds.
• Both Dry Roasted Almonds and Raw Lotus Root have similar amounts of Vitamin B5 per 1 lb.
• Both Dry Roasted Almonds as well as Raw Lotus Root have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 1 lb.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Roasted Almonds vs Lotus Root:

• Dry Roasted Almonds have 6 times more Calcium, 4.3 times more Copper, 3.2 times more Iron, 12.1 times more Magnesium, 8.6 times more Manganese, 4.7 times more Phosphorus, 1.3 times more Potassium, 2.9 times more Selenium and 8.5 times more Zinc than Raw Lotus Root.
• While Raw Lotus Root contain 13.3 times more Sodium and 32.8 times more Water than Dry Roasted Almonds.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• Dry Roasted Almonds have 8.1 times more Energy, 525.4 times more Fat, 136.4 times more Saturated Fat, 924.6 times more Omega 6, 1.2 times more Carbohydrate, 2.2 times more Fiber and 8.1 times more Protein than Raw Lotus Root.
• Both Dry Roasted Almonds as well as Raw Lotus Root have insufficient amounts of Omega 3, Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 1 lb.