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Lotus Seeds - incredibly high in essential nutrients

1. Lotus Seed Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Lotus Seeds
4. Lotus Seed Nutritional Value
5. Lotus Seed Health Benefits

Lotus Seeds Facts

History and Origin


Tips for Cooking and Storage

Tips for cooking and storage of Lotus Seeds
(coming soon)


Types of Lotus Seeds

Types of Lotus Seeds

Lotus Seeds Nutritional Value

Seeds ” Lotus Seed ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 100 g
Seeds, lotus seeds, dried
Seed weight – 1 cup = 32 g
Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
Unit
Value
Daily Value %
Energy
kcal
332
16.6%
Protein
g
15.41
30.8%
Total lipid (fat)
g
1.97
%
Carbohydrate, by difference
g
64.47
%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
mg
163
%
Iron, Fe
mg
3.53
19.6%
Magnesium, Mg
mg
210
%
Phosphorus, P
mg
626
%
Potassium, K
mg
1368
%
Sodium, Na
mg
5
%
Zinc, Zn
mg
1.05
%
Copper, Cu
mg
0.350
%
Manganese, Mn
mg
2.318
%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg
0.0
Thiamin (B-1)
mg
0.640
%
Riboflavin (B-2)
mg
0.150
%
Niacin (B-3)
mg
1.600
%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)
mg
0.851
%
Vitamin (B-6)
mg
0.629
%
Folate (B-9)
mcg
104
26%
Vitamin (B-12)
mcg
0.00
Vitamin A, RAE
mcg
%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
mcg
0.0
Vitamin D
mcg
0
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids
g
0.330
1.6%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
g
0.388
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
g
1.166
Cholesterol
mg
0

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Lotus Seeds Nutritional Value




Lotus Seeds Health Benefits

Lotus Seeds
HEALTH

References


Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

 


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