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Alfalfa seeds vs. Almond paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Alfalfa seeds and Almond paste

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Vitamin K, however, Almond paste is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Almond paste's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 90% more.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Nuts, almond paste.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 7% 36% 52% 25% 30% 0.78% 25% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 52% 28% 60% 151% 40% 111% 1.2% 112% 23%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +381.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +437.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.5%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +189.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 9.3% 0.4% 0% 19% 29% 9% 34% 7.8% 0% 76% 27% 7.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 271% 0% 21% 96% 27% 6.8% 8.3% 0% 0% 55% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +398.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +67600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.082mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.036mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 92.82 g
Other: 0.4 g
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +559.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3920.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2176.7%
Contains more OtherOther +242.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.409 g
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.821 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32064.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1323.2%

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 Almond paste
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Almond paste Opinion
Calories 23kcal 458kcal Almond paste
Protein 3.99g 9g Almond paste
Fats 0.69g 27.74g Almond paste
Vitamin C 8.2mg 0.1mg Alfalfa seeds
Net carbs 0.2g 43.01g Almond paste
Carbs 2.1g 47.81g Almond paste
Magnesium 27mg 130mg Almond paste
Calcium 32mg 172mg Almond paste
Potassium 79mg 314mg Almond paste
Iron 0.96mg 1.6mg Almond paste
Sugar 0.2g 36.25g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 4.8g Almond paste
Copper 0.157mg 0.454mg Almond paste
Zinc 0.92mg 1.48mg Almond paste
Phosphorus 70mg 258mg Almond paste
Sodium 6mg 9mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 155IU 0IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 13.54mg Almond paste
Manganese 0.188mg 0.856mg Almond paste
Selenium 0.6µg 4.2µg Almond paste
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.082mg Almond paste
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.414mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 1.422mg Almond paste
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.113mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.036mg Almond paste
Vitamin K 30.5µg 0µg Alfalfa seeds
Folate 36µg 73µg Almond paste
Choline 14.4mg 28.5mg Almond paste
Saturated Fat 0.069g 2.629g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 18.012g Almond paste
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 5.821g Almond paste
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
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Almond paste
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Alfalfa seeds
38%
Almond paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
67%
Almond paste

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond paste
Almond paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.56g)
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 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. Almond paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170160/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.