Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Lotus Seeds VS Acorns

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lotus Seeds	18%	5%	77%
Acorns	6%	53%	41%

Macro Nutrients

	Lotus Seeds	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	4.35% 126kcal	19% 549kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.77% 0.75g	35% 34g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.39% 0.12g	13.7% 4.4g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.4% 0.038g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.38% 0.4g	38.3% 6.5g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	19% 24.5g	44.4% 57.8g	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	10.5% 5.85g	15.6% 8.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lotus Seeds	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.16% 1.4μg	0.31% 2.83μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	20% 0.24mg	13.2% 0.16mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.36% 0.057mg	13% 0.17mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.8% 0.61mg	16% 2.6mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.46% 0.32mg	20.3% 1mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	18.3% 0.24mg	57.6% 0.75mg	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	9.92% 39.7μg	31% 123μg	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% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	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	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.24% 62.4mg	5.8% 58mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	15% 0.13mg	98% 0.88mg	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	17% 1.35mg	14% 1.1mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	19% 79.4mg	21% 88mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	38.3% 0.88mg	82.4% 1.9mg	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	34% 238mg	16% 112mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	15.3% 520mg	22.5% 764mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.094% 1.4mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.6% 0.4mg	6.57% 0.72mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.95% 109g	1.07% 39.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Lotus Seeds VS Acorns per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Lotus Seeds versus 5 oz of Acorns to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Lotus Seeds vs Acorns:

• 5 ounces of Lotus Seeds have 1.5 times more Vitamin B1 than Acorns.
• While 5 oz of Raw Acorns contain 3 times more Vitamin B2, 4.3 times more Vitamin B3, 3.1 times more Vitamin B5, 3.1 times more Vitamin B6 and 3.1 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Lotus Seeds.
• Both Raw Lotus Seeds as well as Raw Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Lotus Seeds vs Acorns:

• 5 ounces of Lotus Seeds have 1.2 times more Iron, 2.1 times more Phosphorus and 2.8 times more Water than Acorns.
• While 5 oz of Raw Acorns contain 6.6 times more Copper, 2.2 times more Manganese, 1.5 times more Potassium and 1.8 times more Zinc than Raw Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Acorns contain similar levels of Calcium and Magnesium per five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Raw Acorns contain 4.3 times more Energy, 45 times more Fat, 35.3 times more Saturated Fat, 16.1 times more Omega 6, 2.4 times more Carbohydrate and 1.5 times more Protein than Raw Lotus Seeds.
• 5 ounces of Lotus Seeds provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6