Alfalfa seeds vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Alfalfa seeds and Almonds
- Alfalfa seeds have more Vitamin K, however, Almonds are richer in Vitamin E, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, and Calcium.
- Almonds' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 171% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Nuts, almonds.
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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 | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +740.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +827.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +286.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +556.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +239.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +587.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1059% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +583.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +128050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +169.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +803.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +652.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +302.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +261.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2004.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +430.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7136.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +926.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +640% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.409 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +56241.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2914.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.08 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.72 g
Sucrose:
3.95 g
Glucose:
0.17 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +112.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0.11g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 579kcal |
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| Protein | 3.99g | 21.15g |
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| Fats | 0.69g | 49.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.2g | 9.05g |
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| Carbs | 2.1g | 21.55g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 270mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 269mg |
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| Potassium | 79mg | 733mg |
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| Iron | 0.96mg | 3.71mg |
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| Sugar | 0.2g | 4.35g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g | 12.5g |
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| Copper | 0.157mg | 1.031mg |
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| Zinc | 0.92mg | 3.12mg |
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| Starch | 0.72g |
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 155IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 25.63mg |
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| Manganese | 0.188mg | 2.179mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 1.138mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.481mg | 3.618mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.563mg | 0.471mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin K | 30.5µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 44µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.015g |
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| Choline | 14.4mg | 52.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g | 3.802g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.056g | 31.551g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.409g | 12.329g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.211mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.601mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.143mg | 0.751mg |
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| Leucine | 0.267mg | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.568mg |
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| Methionine | 0.157mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.855mg |
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| Histidine | 0.539mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.11g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g |
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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
19%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
142%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.