Acorns vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are acorns and alfalfa seeds different?
- Acorns are higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B6, potassium, folate, vitamin B3, and magnesium; however, alfalfa seeds are richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for copper for acorns is 52% higher.
- Acorns contain 45 times more saturated fat than alfalfa seeds. While acorns contain 3.102g of saturated fat, alfalfa seeds contain only 0.069g.
Nuts, acorns, raw and Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +129.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +582.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +295.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +611.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +279.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1452.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +141.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.86 g
Carbs:
40.75 g
Water:
27.9 g
Other:
1.34 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3358% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1840.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +235% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +232.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.102 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.596 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.409 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26880.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1023.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.621mg | 0.157mg | 52% |
| Manganese | 1.337mg | 0.188mg | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 15.109g | 0.056g | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.528mg | 0.034mg | 38% |
| Fats | 23.86g | 0.69g | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.596g | 0.409g | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 30.5µg | 25% | |
| Calories | 387kcal | 23kcal | 18% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 79mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.102g | 0.069g | 14% |
| Folate | 87µg | 36µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 40.75g | 2.1g | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.827mg | 0.481mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 62mg | 27mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.92mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 3.99g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.563mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 0.96mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.118mg | 0.126mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 79mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.75g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.236mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.489mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.345mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
25%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.033g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acorns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.