Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Lotus Seeds VS Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lotus Seeds	18%	5%	77%
Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour	43%	15%	42%

Macro Nutrients

	Lotus Seeds	Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	11.4% 332kcal	12.4% 359kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.03% 1.97g	6.4% 6.2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.03% 0.33g	4.96% 1.6g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	6.38% 0.1g	0.69% 0.011g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	6.26% 1.06g	17.2% 2.93g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	49.6% 64.5g	31% 40.5g	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	7.9% 3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	27.5% 15.4g	73% 41g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lotus Seeds	Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.33% 3μg	2.44% 22μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	53.3% 0.64mg	175% 2.1mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	11.5% 0.15mg	30.7% 0.4mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	10% 1.6mg	25.4% 4.07mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	17% 0.85mg	8.96% 0.45mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	48.4% 0.63mg	59% 0.77mg	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	26% 104μg	57.3% 229μg	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	2.67% 2.4mg	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	Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	16.3% 163mg	47.8% 478mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	39% 0.35mg	131% 1.18mg	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	44% 3.53mg	158% 12.7mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	50% 210mg	172% 721mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	101% 2.3mg	93% 2.14mg	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	89.4% 626mg	228% 1597mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	40.2% 1368mg	52% 1772mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	10% 5.6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.33% 5mg	2.33% 35mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	9.55% 1.05mg	106% 11.7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.38% 14g	0.17% 6.3g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Lotus Seeds VS Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Lotus Seeds versus 100 g of Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Lotus Seeds vs Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour:

• 100 grams of Lotus Seeds have 1.9 times more Vitamin B5 than Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour.
• While 100 g of Partially Defatted Glandless Cottonseed Flour contain 7.3 times more Vitamin A, 3.3 times more Vitamin B1, 2.7 times more Vitamin B2, 2.5 times more Vitamin B3, 2.2 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Lotus Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Dried Lotus Seeds as well as Partially Defatted Glandless Cottonseed Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Lotus Seeds vs Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour:

• 100 g of Partially Defatted Glandless Cottonseed Flour contain 2.9 times more Calcium, 3.4 times more Copper, 3.6 times more Iron, 3.4 times more Magnesium, 2.6 times more Phosphorus, 1.3 times more Potassium, 7 times more Sodium and 11.1 times more Zinc than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour contain similar levels of Manganese per 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Lotus Seeds have 9.3 times more Omega 3 and 1.6 times more Carbohydrate than Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour.
• While 100 g of Partially Defatted Glandless Cottonseed Flour contain 3.1 times more Fat, 4.8 times more Saturated Fat, 2.7 times more Omega 6 and 2.7 times more Protein than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour offer comparable quantities of Energy per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Partially Defatted Cottonseed Flour provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3