Sauerkraut vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Sauerkraut and Alfalfa seeds
- Sauerkraut has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Alfalfa seeds are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc.
- Sauerkraut covers your daily Sodium needs 28% more than Alfalfa seeds.
- Alfalfa seeds have 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Sauerkraut. Sauerkraut has 0.13mg of Vitamin B6, while Alfalfa seeds have 0.034mg.
- Alfalfa seeds contain less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, 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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Iron
+53.1%
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Potassium
+115.2%
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Magnesium
+107.7%
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Phosphorus
+250%
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Sodium
-99.1%
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Zinc
+384.2%
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Copper
+63.5%
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Manganese
+24.5%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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Iron
+53.1%
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Potassium
+115.2%
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Magnesium
+107.7%
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Phosphorus
+250%
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Sodium
-99.1%
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Zinc
+384.2%
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Copper
+63.5%
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Manganese
+24.5%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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 E
+600%
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Vitamin C
+79.3%
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Vitamin B6
+282.4%
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Vitamin A
+761.1%
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Vitamin B1
+261.9%
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Vitamin B2
+472.7%
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Vitamin B3
+236.4%
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Vitamin B5
+505.4%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin K
+134.6%
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Vitamin E
+600%
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Vitamin C
+79.3%
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Vitamin B6
+282.4%
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Vitamin A
+761.1%
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Vitamin B1
+261.9%
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Vitamin B2
+472.7%
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Vitamin B3
+236.4%
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Vitamin B5
+505.4%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin K
+134.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+103.8%
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Other
+437.5%
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Protein
+338.5%
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Fats
+392.9%
Equal in Water - 92.82
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
4.28 g
Water:
92.52 g
Other:
2.15 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
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Carbs
+103.8%
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Other
+437.5%
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Protein
+338.5%
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Fats
+392.9%
Equal in Water - 92.82
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-50.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+330.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+510.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.067 g
Saturated Fat:
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.409 g
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Saturated Fat
-50.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+330.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+510.4%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+75%
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Fructose
+200%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.14 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.08 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+75%
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Fructose
+200%
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 Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 1.38g | 0.2g | |
Protein | 0.91g | 3.99g | |
Fats | 0.14g | 0.69g | |
Carbs | 4.28g | 2.1g | |
Calories | 19kcal | 23kcal | |
Fructose | 0.04g | 0.12g | |
Sugar | 1.78g | 0.2g | |
Fiber | 2.9g | 1.9g | |
Calcium | 30mg | 32mg | |
Iron | 1.47mg | 0.96mg | |
Magnesium | 13mg | 27mg | |
Phosphorus | 20mg | 70mg | |
Potassium | 170mg | 79mg | |
Sodium | 661mg | 6mg | |
Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.92mg | |
Copper | 0.096mg | 0.157mg | |
Manganese | 0.151mg | 0.188mg | |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
Vitamin A | 18IU | 155IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 8µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.02mg | |
Vitamin C | 14.7mg | 8.2mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.076mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.126mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.143mg | 0.481mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 0.563mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.034mg | |
Folate | 24µg | 36µg | |
Vitamin K | 13µg | 30.5µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.008mg | ||
Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.134mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.143mg | |
Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.267mg | |
Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.214mg | |
Methionine | 0.009mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | ||
Valine | 0.03mg | 0.145mg | |
Histidine | 0.016mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.069g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.013g | 0.056g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.409g |
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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
24%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
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 - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)