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Nutritional Profile of Lotus Seeds (Raw, Seeds) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 54 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Lotus Seeds (Raw, Seeds).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for one nutrient:
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Nuts and Seeds) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for two nutrients.
These are
- Water (Water)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for one additional nutrient:
- Vitamin A, RAE (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Lotus Seeds (Raw, Seeds)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Lotus Seeds (Raw, Seeds)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Lotus Seeds (Raw, Seeds)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Lotus Seeds (Raw, Seeds)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Lotus Seeds (Raw, Seeds)
In food category: Nuts and Seeds
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 17.3 g | 4.9 g | 125 | 1238 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 104 mg | 29.5 mg | 155 | 2737 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 312 mg | 88.5 mg | 144 | 2203 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 88 mg | 24.9 mg | 163 | 2719 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 530 mg | 150.3 mg | 146 | 1698 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 84 | 1149 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 77 mg | 21.8 mg | 156 | 2199 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 31 mg | 8.8 mg | 10 | 180 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 62 mg | 17.6 mg | 154 | 2750 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 84 | 462 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 285 mg | 80.8 mg | 139 | 2109 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 102 | 929 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 239 mg | 67.8 mg | 82 | 729 |
| Arginine | 338 mg | 95.8 mg | 85 | 661 |
| Aspartic Acid | 505 mg | 143.2 mg | 81 | 600 |
| Cystine | 54 mg | 15.3 mg | 91 | 442 |
| Glutamic Acid | 957 mg | 271.3 mg | 75 | 566 |
| Glycine | 221 mg | 62.7 mg | 79 | 788 |
| Histidine | 115 mg | 32.6 mg | 82 | 893 |
| Isoleucine | 205 mg | 58.1 mg | 82 | 820 |
| Leucine | 326 mg | 92.4 mg | 68 | 734 |
| Lysine | 264 mg | 74.8 mg | 79 | 732 |
| Methionine | 72 mg | 20.4 mg | 77 | 878 |
| Phenylalanine | 206 mg | 58.4 mg | 76 | 839 |
| Proline | 344 mg | 97.5 mg | 66 | 766 |
| Serine | 252 mg | 71.4 mg | 78 | 830 |
| Threonine | 200 mg | 56.7 mg | 82 | 813 |
| Tryptophan | 59 mg | 16.7 mg | 78 | 406 |
| Tyrosine | 100 mg | 28.3 mg | 83 | 938 |
| Valine | 266 mg | 75.4 mg | 77 | 779 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 1.2 g | 122 | 1206 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 28 µg | 7.9 µg | 76 | 427 |
| Folate, food | 28 µg | 7.9 µg | 75 | 261 |
| Folate, total | 28 µg | 7.9 µg | 77 | 361 |
| Niacin | 429 µg | 121.6 µg | 151 | 2107 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 228 µg | 64.6 µg | 89 | 957 |
| Riboflavin | 40 µg | 11.3 µg | 123 | 771 |
| Thiamin | 171 µg | 48.5 µg | 90 | 713 |
| Vitamin B6 | 168 µg | 47.6 µg | 110 | 813 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Vitamin A, IU | 13 IU | 3.7 IU | 51 | 1025 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 20 | 712 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 80 | 503 |
| Copper, Cu | 94 µg | 26.6 µg | 141 | 755 |
| Iron, Fe | 950 µg | 269.3 µg | 139 | 827 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 56 mg | 15.9 mg | 110 | 269 |
| Manganese, Mn | 621 µg | 176.1 µg | 85 | 468 |
| Phosphorus, P | 168 mg | 47.6 mg | 111 | 496 |
| Potassium, K | 367 mg | 104 mg | 126 | 531 |
| Sodium, Na | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 105 | 1161 |
| Zinc, Zn | 280 µg | 79.4 µg | 142 | 900 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 77 g | 21.8 g | 3 | 795 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.1 g | 303.3 mg | 94 | 553 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 89 kcal | 25.2 kcal | 124 | 599 |
| KJ (Energy) | 372 kj | 105.5 kj | 87 | 810 |
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(Dried, Seeds) | 54 |
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