There are the following differences between White Lotus and Red Lotus;

1. Different from a medicinal point of view,

Red Lotus Seeds are a very good ingredient for replenishing blood. They are good skin care products for women with poor or pale faces.

White lotus seeds are more focused on replenishing qi, concentrating on internal body toning.

2. The flavors are different.

White lotus seeds are soft and simmering after cooking and have a delicious flavor.

Red lotus seeds are not easy to cook, hard flesh, slightly astringent flavor.

3, different medicinal value

White lotus seed is a variety of lotus. White lotus seed is famous for its white color, large grains, sweet taste, strong aroma, rich nutrition, high medicinal value, easy to stew, soup and clear meat. White lotus has the function of strengthening the stomach and spleen, moisturizing the lungs, nourishing the heart, nourishing the yin and blood, and consolidating the kidneys.

Red lotus fruit red, long oval. The average grain weight is 5 grams. The fruit spikes are very large, the effect is similar to white lotus, the difference is not very big! Only the varieties are different, the nutrition is almost the same, Chinese medicine believes that the red lotus has a greater effect on the blood. It is generally used to elevate the heart and calm the nerves. Red lotus seeds are not easy to cook, the meat is slightly hard, slightly astringent flavor.

Source of reference; Baidu Encyclopedia - White Lotus

Source of reference; Baidu Encyclopedia - Red Lotus