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Alfalfa seeds vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Alfalfa seeds and Broad bean

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Broad bean is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Folate.
  • Broad bean covers your daily Vitamin C needs 13% more than Alfalfa seeds.
  • Broad bean has 9 times less Vitamin B5 than Alfalfa seeds. Alfalfa seeds have 0.563mg of Vitamin B5, while Broad bean has 0.066mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
4
:
6
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +95.7%
Contains more Copper +161.7%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +144.3%
Contains more Manganese +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +95.7%
Contains more Copper +161.7%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +144.3%
Contains more Manganese +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 73

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
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +753%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.5%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
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%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +753%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.5%
Contains more Folate +61.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
3
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Fats +38%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Carbs +381%
Contains more Other +125%
Equal in Water - 83.7
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
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +38%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Carbs +381%
Contains more Other +125%
Equal in Water - 83.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
0
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 6.5g Broad bean
Protein 3.99g 4.8g Broad bean
Fats 0.69g 0.5g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 10.1g Broad bean
Calories 23kcal 62kcal Broad bean
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Broad bean
Fiber 1.9g 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 32mg 18mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 27mg 31mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 70mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 79mg 193mg Broad bean
Sodium 6mg 41mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.47mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.06mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.261mg Broad bean
Selenium 0.6µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 155IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 8.2mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.09mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.066mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.029mg Alfalfa seeds
Folate 36µg 58µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.134mg 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.267mg 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.214mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.145mg 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.142g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.02g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.303g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.

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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.