Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Lotus Seeds VS Oranges with Peel

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lotus Seeds	18%	5%	77%
Oranges with Peel	7%	4%	89%

Macro Nutrients

	Lotus Seeds	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	4.35% 126kcal	3.08% 89.3kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.77% 0.75g	0.44% 0.43g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.39% 0.12g	0.16% 0.05g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.4% 0.038g	1.4% 0.023g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.38% 0.4g	0.37% 0.062g	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	17% 22g	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	16.8% 6.38g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	10.5% 5.85g	3.3% 1.84g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lotus Seeds	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.16% 1.4μg	2.05% 18.4μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	20% 0.24mg	12% 0.14mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.36% 0.057mg	5.45% 0.071mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.8% 0.61mg	4.43% 0.71mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.46% 0.32mg	9.36% 0.47mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	18.3% 0.24mg	10% 0.13mg	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	10.6% 42.5μg	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	112% 101mg	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	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.24% 62.4mg	9.92% 99mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	15% 0.13mg	8.98% 0.081mg	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% 1.13mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	19% 79.4mg	4.72% 20mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	38.3% 0.88mg	NA	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	4.45% 31mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	15.3% 520mg	8.17% 278mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.094% 1.4mg	0.19% 2.83mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.6% 0.4mg	1.4% 0.16mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.95% 109g	3.15% 117g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Lotus Seeds VS Oranges with Peel per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Lotus Seeds vs Oranges with Peel :

• 5 ounces of Lotus Seeds have 1.7 times more Vitamin B1 and 1.8 times more Vitamin B6 than Oranges with Peel .
• While 5 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain 1.3 times more Vitamin B2, 1.4 times more Vitamin B5 and more Vitamin C than Raw Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Oranges with Peel provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B9 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Lotus Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Raw Lotus Seeds as well as Raw Oranges with Peel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Lotus Seeds vs Oranges with Peel :

• 5 ounces of Lotus Seeds have 1.6 times more Copper, 4 times more Magnesium, 7.6 times more Phosphorus, 1.9 times more Potassium and 2.5 times more Zinc than Oranges with Peel .
• While 5 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain 1.6 times more Calcium than Raw Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Oranges with Peel contain similar levels of Iron and Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Oranges with Peel lack sufficient amounts of Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Lotus Seeds have 1.4 times more Energy and 3.2 times more Protein than Oranges with Peel .
• Both Lotus Seeds and Oranges with Peel offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate per five ounces.
• Both Raw Lotus Seeds as well as Raw Oranges with Peel provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.