Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Stewed Canned Tomatoes VS Lotus Seeds

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Stewed Canned Tomatoes	12%	6%	82%
Lotus Seeds	18%	5%	77%

Macro Nutrients

	Stewed Canned Tomatoes	Lotus Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.27% 37kcal	4.35% 126kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.28% 0.27g	0.77% 0.75g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.12% 0.037g	0.39% 0.12g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.27% 0.004g	2.4% 0.038g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.62% 0.1g	2.38% 0.4g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	6.75% 8.77g	19% 24.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	6.9% 5g	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	3.68% 2.66g	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	% 2.3g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.028g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	3.73% 1.4g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.3% 1.3g	10.5% 5.85g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Stewed Canned Tomatoes	Lotus Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.4% 12.8μg	0.16% 1.4μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.43% 0.065mg	20% 0.24mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	3.8% 0.05mg	4.36% 0.057mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	6.33% 1mg	3.8% 0.61mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.23% 0.16mg	6.46% 0.32mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	1.85% 0.024mg	18.3% 0.24mg	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	1.77% 7.1μg	9.92% 39.7μg	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	12.4% 11mg	0% 0mg	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	7.84% 1.18mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.83% 3.4μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Stewed Canned Tomatoes	Lotus Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.8% 48mg	6.24% 62.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	17.6% 0.16mg	15% 0.13mg	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	23.6% 1.9mg	17% 1.35mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.05% 17mg	19% 79.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	3.64% 0.084mg	38.3% 0.88mg	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	4.05% 28.3mg	34% 238mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.63% 293mg	15.3% 520mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.55% 0.85μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	21% 313mg	0.094% 1.4mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.2% 0.24mg	3.6% 0.4mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.5% 130g	2.95% 109g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Stewed Canned Tomatoes VS Lotus Seeds per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Stewed Canned Tomatoes vs Lotus Seeds:

• 5 ounces of Stewed Canned Tomatoes have 1.7 times more Vitamin B3 and more Vitamin C than Lotus Seeds.
• While 5 oz of Raw Lotus Seeds contain 3.7 times more Vitamin B1, 2 times more Vitamin B5, 9.9 times more Vitamin B6 and 5.6 times more Vitamin B9 than Stewed Canned Ripe Red Tomatoes.
• Both Stewed Canned Tomatoes and Lotus Seeds provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Stewed Canned Tomatoes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9
• 5 ounces of Lotus Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Stewed Canned Ripe Red Tomatoes as well as Raw Lotus Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Stewed Canned Tomatoes vs Lotus Seeds:

• 5 ounces of Stewed Canned Tomatoes have 1.4 times more Iron and 221 times more Sodium than Lotus Seeds.
• While 5 oz of Raw Lotus Seeds contain 1.3 times more Calcium, 4.7 times more Magnesium, 10.5 times more Manganese, 8.4 times more Phosphorus, 1.8 times more Potassium and 1.6 times more Zinc than Stewed Canned Ripe Red Tomatoes.
• Both Stewed Canned Tomatoes and Lotus Seeds contain similar levels of Copper and Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Stewed Canned Tomatoes lack sufficient amounts of Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Raw Lotus Seeds contain 3.4 times more Energy, 2.8 times more Carbohydrate and 4.5 times more Protein than Stewed Canned Ripe Red Tomatoes.
• 5 ounces of Stewed Canned Tomatoes provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
• Both Stewed Canned Ripe Red Tomatoes as well as Raw Lotus Seeds provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.