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Alfalfa seeds vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Alfalfa seeds and Drumstick tree

  • Alfalfa seeds are higher in Copper, and Iron, however, Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 148% higher.
  • Alfalfa seeds have 3 times more Iron than Drumstick tree. While Alfalfa seeds have 0.96mg of Iron, Drumstick tree has only 0.36mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Drumstick pods, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
6
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4
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +104.4%
Contains more Copper +86.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +483.5%
Contains more Manganese +37.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +104.4%
Contains more Copper +86.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +483.5%
Contains more Manganese +37.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Calcium - 30

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
5
:
5
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Vitamin A +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1619.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 1% 0% 28% 19% 30% 10% 34% 8% 27% 0% 77%
Drumstick tree
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1619.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Carbs +306.2%
Contains more Other +142.5%
Equal in Water - 88.2
Alfalfa seeds
4% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 92.82 g
Other: 0.4 g
Drumstick tree
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Carbs +306.2%
Contains more Other +142.5%
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
1
:
2
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13533.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13533.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alfalfa seeds Drumstick tree
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 3.99g 2.1g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.2g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Calories 23kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Drumstick tree
Fiber 1.9g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 32mg 30mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 0.36mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 70mg 50mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 6mg 42mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.45mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.084mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 155IU 74IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 4µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 8.2mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.053mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.074mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 36µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Threonine 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Valine 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.003g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Drumstick tree
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Alfalfa seeds
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Alfalfa seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168384/nutrients
  2. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.