Nuts & seeds

Seeds, lotus seeds, dried

FDC 170149cup (32 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 68 · +3 vs Nuts & seeds median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Seeds, lotus seeds, dried is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 68 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 27 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (50% DV), an excellent source of protein (31% DV), an excellent source of potassium (29% DV). Most of its 332 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 15.4 g · 18%Carb 64.5 g · 76%Fat 2 g · 5%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories332 kcal17%
Total fat2 g3%
Saturated fat0.33 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium5 mg0%
Carbohydrate65 g23%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars-
Protein15 g31%
Potassium1370 mg29%
Calcium163 mg13%
Iron3.5 mg20%
Magnesium210 mg50%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170149

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium50% DV
Protein31% DV
Potassium29% DV
Iron20% DV
Calcium13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density68 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g15 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g5 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Seeds, lotus seeds, rawDensity 68 vs 68Seeds, breadfruit seeds, roastedDensity 68 vs 68Seeds, breadfruit seeds, boiledDensity 68 vs 68

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