Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Lotus Seeds VS Dried Beechnuts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lotus Seeds	18%	5%	77%
Dried Beechnuts	4%	74%	22%

Macro Nutrients

	Lotus Seeds	Dried Beechnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	6.1% 177kcal	39.4% 1143kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.1% 1.05g	102% 99g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.55% 0.17g	35.5% 11.3g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.35% 0.054g	211% 3.37g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	3.33% 0.57g	215% 36.5g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	26.4% 34.3g	51% 66.5g	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	14.6% 8.2g	22% 12.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lotus Seeds	Dried Beechnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.22% 2μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	28.3% 0.34mg	50.3% 0.6mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.1% 0.079mg	56.6% 0.74mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.32% 0.85mg	11% 1.74mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	9.05% 0.45mg	36.7% 1.84mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	25.6% 0.33mg	104% 1.36mg	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	14% 55.6μg	56% 224μg	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	34% 30.8mg	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	Dried Beechnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	8.73% 87.3mg	0.2% 2mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	20.7% 0.19mg	148% 1.33mg	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	61% 4.9mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	26.5% 111mg	0% 0mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	53.6% 1.23mg	116% 2.66mg	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	47.6% 333mg	0% 0mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	21.4% 728mg	59.4% 2018mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.13% 2mg	5.03% 75.4mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	5.05% 0.56mg	6.5% 0.71mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.13% 153g	0.35% 13g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Lotus Seeds VS Dried Beechnuts per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Lotus Seeds versus 7 oz of Dried Beechnuts to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Lotus Seeds vs Dried Beechnuts:

• 7 oz of Dried Beechnuts contain 1.8 times more Vitamin B1, 9.3 times more Vitamin B2, 2 times more Vitamin B3, 4.1 times more Vitamin B5, 4.1 times more Vitamin B6, 4 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Raw Lotus Seeds.
• 7 ounces of Lotus Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Raw Lotus Seeds as well as Dried Beechnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Lotus Seeds vs Dried Beechnuts:

• 7 ounces of Lotus Seeds have 44 times more Calcium, more Magnesium, more Phosphorus and 11.7 times more Water than Dried Beechnuts.
• While 7 oz of Dried Beechnuts contain 7.1 times more Copper, 2.6 times more Iron, 2.2 times more Manganese, 2.8 times more Potassium, 38 times more Sodium and 1.3 times more Zinc than Raw Lotus Seeds.
• 7 ounces of Dried Beechnuts lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Dried Beechnuts contain 6.5 times more Energy, 94.3 times more Fat, 65 times more Saturated Fat, 63 times more Omega 3, 64.5 times more Omega 6, 1.9 times more Carbohydrate and 1.5 times more Protein than Raw Lotus Seeds.
• 7 ounces of Lotus Seeds provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6