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Alfalfa seeds vs. Agar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Alfalfa seeds and Agar

  • Alfalfa seeds contain less Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Potassium than Agar.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Agar is 256% higher.

Food types used in this article are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Seaweed, agar, dried.

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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
2
:
8
Agar
Agar
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +1853.1%
Contains more Iron +2129.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2751.9%
Contains more Potassium +1324.1%
Contains more Zinc +530.4%
Contains more Copper +288.5%
Contains more Manganese +2187.2%
Contains more Selenium +1133.3%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Agar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +1853.1%
Contains more Iron +2129.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2751.9%
Contains more Potassium +1324.1%
Contains more Zinc +530.4%
Contains more Copper +288.5%
Contains more Manganese +2187.2%
Contains more Selenium +1133.3%

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.
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
5
:
5
Agar
Agar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin E +24900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +436.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.2%
Contains more Folate +1511.1%
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%
Agar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Contains more Vitamin E +24900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +436.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.2%
Contains more Folate +1511.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
3
Agar
Agar
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Water +969.4%
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +3751.4%
Contains more Other +882.5%
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
Agar
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Water +969.4%
Contains more Protein +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +3751.4%
Contains more Other +882.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
1
Agar
Agar
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +301%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.6%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Agar
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +301%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.6%

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 Agar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Agar Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 73.18g Agar
Protein 3.99g 6.21g Agar
Fats 0.69g 0.3g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 80.88g Agar
Calories 23kcal 306kcal Agar
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g 2.97g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 7.7g Agar
Calcium 32mg 625mg Agar
Iron 0.96mg 21.4mg Agar
Magnesium 27mg 770mg Agar
Phosphorus 70mg 52mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 1125mg Agar
Sodium 6mg 102mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.157mg 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 0.188mg 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 0.6µg 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin A 155IU 0IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 8.2mg 0mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.01mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.222mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.202mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.303mg Agar
Folate 36µg 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 30.5µg 24.4µg 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 0.061g Agar
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.027g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.102g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
75%
Agar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
264%
Agar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agar
Agar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.