Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Lotus Seeds VS Sunflower Seed Flour

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lotus Seeds	18%	5%	77%
Sunflower Seed Flour	55%	4%	41%

Macro Nutrients

	Lotus Seeds	Sunflower Seed Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	6.1% 177kcal	22.3% 647kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.1% 1.05g	3.3% 3.2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.55% 0.17g	0.86% 0.27g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.35% 0.054g	0.25% 0.004g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	3.33% 0.57g	10% 1.72g	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	54.7% 71g	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	27% 10.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	14.6% 8.2g	170% 95g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lotus Seeds	Sunflower Seed Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.22% 2μg	0.44% 3.97μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	28.3% 0.34mg	527% 6.32mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.1% 0.079mg	40.6% 0.53mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.32% 0.85mg	91% 14.5mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	9.05% 0.45mg	262% 13mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	25.6% 0.33mg	115% 1.5mg	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	110% 441μg	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	2.87% 2.58mg	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	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	Sunflower Seed Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	8.73% 87.3mg	22.6% 226mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	20.7% 0.19mg	378% 3.4mg	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	164% 13mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	26.5% 111mg	163% 687mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	53.6% 1.23mg	170% 3.9mg	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	47.6% 333mg	195% 1367mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	21.4% 728mg	3.9% 133mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	210% 115μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.13% 2mg	0.4% 5.95mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	5.05% 0.56mg	89.3% 9.82mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.13% 153g	0.4% 15g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Lotus Seeds VS Sunflower Seed Flour per 7 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Lotus Seeds vs Sunflower Seed Flour:

• 7 oz of Partially Defatted Sunflower Seed Flour contain 18.6 times more Vitamin B1, 6.7 times more Vitamin B2, 17 times more Vitamin B3, 28.9 times more Vitamin B5, 4.5 times more Vitamin B6 and 7.9 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Lotus Seeds.
• Both Raw Lotus Seeds as well as Partially Defatted Sunflower Seed Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Lotus Seeds vs Sunflower Seed Flour:

• 7 ounces of Lotus Seeds have 5.5 times more Potassium and 10.3 times more Water than Sunflower Seed Flour.
• While 7 oz of Partially Defatted Sunflower Seed Flour contain 2.6 times more Calcium, 18.2 times more Copper, 7 times more Iron, 6.2 times more Magnesium, 3.2 times more Manganese, 4.1 times more Phosphorus and 17.7 times more Zinc than Raw Lotus Seeds.
• 7 ounces of Sunflower Seed Flour lack sufficient amounts of Potassium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Partially Defatted Sunflower Seed Flour contain 3.7 times more Energy, 3 times more Omega 6, 2.1 times more Carbohydrate and 11.6 times more Protein than Raw Lotus Seeds.
• 7 ounces of Lotus Seeds provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6
• Both Raw Lotus Seeds as well as Partially Defatted Sunflower Seed Flour provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 in seven ounces.