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

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Lotus Seeds	18%	5%	77%
Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal	50%	11%	39%

Macro Nutrients

	Lotus Seeds	Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	11.4% 332kcal	12.7% 367kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.03% 1.97g	4.9% 4.77g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.03% 0.33g	3.77% 1.2g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	6.38% 0.1g	0.56% 0.009g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	6.26% 1.06g	13% 2.22g	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	29.6% 38.4g	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	27.5% 15.4g	87.7% 49g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Lotus Seeds	Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.33% 3μg	2.56% 23μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	53.3% 0.64mg	185% 2.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	11.5% 0.15mg	32.3% 0.42mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	10% 1.6mg	26.8% 4.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	17% 0.85mg	9.44% 0.47mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	48.4% 0.63mg	62.4% 0.81mg	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	60.5% 242μg	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	2.78% 2.5mg	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 Meal	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	16.3% 163mg	50.4% 504mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	39% 0.35mg	0.11% 0.001mg	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	167% 13.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	50% 210mg	181% 760mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	101% 2.3mg	98% 2.26mg	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	241% 1684mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	40.2% 1368mg	55% 1869mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.33% 5mg	2.47% 37mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	9.55% 1.05mg	112% 12.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.38% 14g	0.032% 1.2g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

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

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Lotus Seeds versus 100 g of Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal 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 Meal:

• 100 grams of Lotus Seeds have 1.8 times more Vitamin B5 than Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal.
• While 100 g of Partially Defatted Gglandless Cottonseed Meal contain 7.7 times more Vitamin A, 3.5 times more Vitamin B1, 2.8 times more Vitamin B2, 2.7 times more Vitamin B3, 1.3 times more Vitamin B6, 2.3 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• 100 grams of Lotus Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Dried Lotus Seeds as well as Partially Defatted Gglandless Cottonseed Meal have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

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

• 100 grams of Lotus Seeds have 350 times more Copper than Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal.
• While 100 g of Partially Defatted Gglandless Cottonseed Meal contain 3.1 times more Calcium, 3.8 times more Iron, 3.6 times more Magnesium, 2.7 times more Phosphorus, 1.4 times more Potassium, 7.4 times more Sodium and 11.7 times more Zinc than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal contain similar levels of Manganese per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal lack sufficient amounts of Copper

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Lotus Seeds have 11.3 times more Omega 3 and 1.7 times more Carbohydrate than Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal.
• While 100 g of Partially Defatted Gglandless Cottonseed Meal contain 2.4 times more Fat, 3.7 times more Saturated Fat, 2.1 times more Omega 6 and 3.2 times more Protein than Dried Lotus Seeds.
• Both Lotus Seeds and Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal offer comparable quantities of Energy per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Partially Defatted Cottonseed Meal provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3