Nuts & seeds

Seeds, lotus seeds, raw

FDC 168591oz (28 g)

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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, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 68 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 26 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of magnesium (13% DV). Most of its 89 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 4.1 g · 18%Carb 17.3 g · 76%Fat 0.5 g · 5%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories89 kcal4%
Total fat0.53 g1%
Saturated fat0.09 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium1 mg0%
Carbohydrate17 g6%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars-
Protein4.1 g8%
Potassium367 mg8%
Calcium44 mg3%
Iron0.95 mg5%
Magnesium56 mg13%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168591

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.

Magnesium13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density68 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g4.1 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g1 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Seeds, breadfruit seeds, roastedDensity 68 vs 68Seeds, breadfruit seeds, boiledDensity 68 vs 68Seeds, cottonseed kernels, roasted (glandless)Density 69 vs 68

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