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Nutritional Profile of Lotus Seeds (Dried, Seeds)
We got 54 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Lotus Seeds (Dried, Seeds).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for 14 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Phosphorus, P (Minerals)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Proline (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 first-class (Top 10) for three nutrients.
These are
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
- Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:
- Proline (Amino Acids)
- Lysine (Amino Acids)
- Vitamin A, RAE (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Threonine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Lotus Seeds (Dried, 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.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Lotus Seeds (Dried, 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 (Dried, Seeds)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Lotus Seeds (Dried, Seeds)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Lotus Seeds (Dried, 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 (Dried, 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 (Dried, Seeds)
In food category: Nuts and Seeds
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 64.5 g | 18.3 g | 7 | 348 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 388 mg | 110 mg | 146 | 2482 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.2 g | 331.7 mg | 122 | 1442 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 330 mg | 93.6 mg | 146 | 2488 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2 g | 558.5 mg | 131 | 1551 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 81 | 1146 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 288 mg | 81.6 mg | 142 | 1990 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 115 mg | 32.6 mg | 4 | 122 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 230 mg | 65.2 mg | 149 | 2586 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 43 mg | 12.2 mg | 79 | 431 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 1.1 g | 300.5 mg | 116 | 1371 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 102 mg | 28.9 mg | 74 | 854 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 892 mg | 252.9 mg | 32 | 233 |
| Arginine | 1.3 g | 357.2 mg | 54 | 185 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.9 g | 533 mg | 30 | 201 |
| Cystine | 201 mg | 57 mg | 61 | 295 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3.6 g | 1 g | 48 | 285 |
| Glycine | 826 mg | 234.2 mg | 43 | 327 |
| Histidine | 430 mg | 121.9 mg | 46 | 597 |
| Isoleucine | 765 mg | 216.9 mg | 33 | 338 |
| Leucine | 1.2 g | 345.9 mg | 35 | 223 |
| Lysine | 985 mg | 279.2 mg | 16 | 264 |
| Methionine | 267 mg | 75.7 mg | 44 | 688 |
| Phenylalanine | 767 mg | 217.4 mg | 44 | 330 |
| Proline | 1.3 g | 362.9 mg | 12 | 140 |
| Serine | 939 mg | 266.2 mg | 34 | 173 |
| Threonine | 747 mg | 211.8 mg | 20 | 346 |
| Tryptophan | 221 mg | 62.7 mg | 43 | 244 |
| Tyrosine | 375 mg | 106.3 mg | 59 | 676 |
| Valine | 991 mg | 280.9 mg | 30 | 145 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 15.4 g | 4.4 g | 72 | 457 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 104 µg | 29.5 µg | 28 | 351 |
| Folate, food | 104 µg | 29.5 µg | 27 | 185 |
| Folate, total | 104 µg | 29.5 µg | 28 | 279 |
| Niacin | 1.6 mg | 453.6 µg | 103 | 1371 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 851 µg | 241.3 µg | 37 | 357 |
| Riboflavin | 150 µg | 42.5 µg | 87 | 661 |
| Thiamin | 640 µg | 181.4 µg | 33 | 272 |
| Vitamin B6 | 629 µg | 178.3 µg | 32 | 358 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Vitamin A, IU | 50 IU | 14.2 IU | 36 | 988 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 18 | 710 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 163 mg | 46.2 mg | 26 | 382 |
| Copper, Cu | 350 µg | 99.2 µg | 124 | 502 |
| Iron, Fe | 3.5 mg | 1 mg | 72 | 568 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 210 mg | 59.5 mg | 53 | 121 |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.3 mg | 657.7 µg | 32 | 154 |
| Phosphorus, P | 626 mg | 177.5 mg | 34 | 121 |
| Potassium, K | 1.4 g | 388.4 mg | 6 | 92 |
| Sodium, Na | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 101 | 1151 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 mg | 297.7 µg | 120 | 808 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 14.2 g | 4 g | 29 | 2125 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 4 g | 1.1 g | 28 | 266 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 332 kcal | 94.1 kcal | 102 | 356 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,390 kj | 394.1 kj | 65 | 167 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Lotus Seeds (Dried, Seeds)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Oz (42 Medium Seeds) | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
| Cup | 32.0 g | 1.1 oz |
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