Alfalfa seeds vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Alfalfa seeds and Garden asparagus
- Alfalfa seeds have more Vitamin B5, however, Garden asparagus is richer in Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B1.
- Garden asparagus's daily need coverage for Iron is 15% more.
- Alfalfa seeds contain 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Garden asparagus. Alfalfa seeds contain 0.563mg of Vitamin B5, while Garden asparagus contains 0.274mg.
- Alfalfa seeds contain less Sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Asparagus, 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.
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Magnesium
+92.9%
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Phosphorus
+34.6%
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Zinc
+70.4%
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Manganese
+19%
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Iron
+122.9%
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Potassium
+155.7%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Copper
+20.4%
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Selenium
+283.3%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Magnesium
+92.9%
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Phosphorus
+34.6%
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Zinc
+70.4%
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Manganese
+19%
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Iron
+122.9%
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Potassium
+155.7%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Copper
+20.4%
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Selenium
+283.3%
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.
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Vitamin C
+46.4%
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Vitamin B5
+105.5%
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Vitamin A
+387.7%
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Vitamin E
+5550%
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Vitamin B1
+88.2%
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Vitamin B2
+11.9%
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Vitamin B3
+103.3%
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Vitamin B6
+167.6%
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Folate
+44.4%
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Vitamin K
+36.4%
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Vitamin C
+46.4%
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Vitamin B5
+105.5%
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Vitamin A
+387.7%
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Vitamin E
+5550%
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Vitamin B1
+88.2%
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Vitamin B2
+11.9%
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Vitamin B3
+103.3%
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Vitamin B6
+167.6%
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Folate
+44.4%
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Vitamin K
+36.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+81.4%
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Fats
+475%
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Carbs
+84.8%
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Other
+45%
Equal in Water - 93.22
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
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0.4 g
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
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Protein
+81.4%
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Fats
+475%
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Carbs
+84.8%
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Other
+45%
Equal in Water - 93.22
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+∞%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+718%
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Saturated Fat
-42%
Saturated Fat:
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.409 g
Saturated Fat:
0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+∞%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+718%
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Saturated Fat
-42%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+712.5%
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Fructose
+733.3%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.08 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 g
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0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+712.5%
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Fructose
+733.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 0.2g | 1.78g | |
Protein | 3.99g | 2.2g | |
Fats | 0.69g | 0.12g | |
Carbs | 2.1g | 3.88g | |
Calories | 23kcal | 20kcal | |
Fructose | 0.12g | 1g | |
Sugar | 0.2g | 1.88g | |
Fiber | 1.9g | 2.1g | |
Calcium | 32mg | 24mg | |
Iron | 0.96mg | 2.14mg | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg | |
Phosphorus | 70mg | 52mg | |
Potassium | 79mg | 202mg | |
Sodium | 6mg | 2mg | |
Zinc | 0.92mg | 0.54mg | |
Copper | 0.157mg | 0.189mg | |
Manganese | 0.188mg | 0.158mg | |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.3µg | |
Vitamin A | 155IU | 756IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 8µg | 38µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 1.13mg | |
Vitamin C | 8.2mg | 5.6mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.143mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.141mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.481mg | 0.978mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.563mg | 0.274mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.091mg | |
Folate | 36µg | 52µg | |
Vitamin K | 30.5µg | 41.6µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.027mg | ||
Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.084mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.143mg | 0.075mg | |
Leucine | 0.267mg | 0.128mg | |
Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.104mg | |
Methionine | 0.031mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | ||
Valine | 0.145mg | 0.115mg | |
Histidine | 0.049mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.069g | 0.04g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.056g | 0g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.409g | 0.05g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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25%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.