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Alfalfa seeds vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Alfalfa seeds and Bell pepper

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Bell pepper have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bell pepper is 80% higher.
  • Bell pepper has 7 times less Zinc than Alfalfa seeds. Alfalfa seeds have 0.92mg of Zinc, while Bell pepper has 0.13mg.

Food types used in this article are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.

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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
8
:
2
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +182.4%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Zinc +607.7%
Contains more Copper +137.9%
Contains more Manganese +54.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +182.4%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Zinc +607.7%
Contains more Copper +137.9%
Contains more Manganese +54.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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
6
:
4
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +468.7%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1750%
Contains more Vitamin C +880.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +558.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.48
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%
Bell pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +468.7%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1750%
Contains more Vitamin C +880.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +558.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
3
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Protein +364%
Contains more Fats +305.9%
Contains more Carbs +121%
Equal in Water - 93.89
Equal in Other - 0.44
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
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +364%
Contains more Fats +305.9%
Contains more Carbs +121%
Equal in Water - 93.89
Equal in Other - 0.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +559.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +559.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
0
:
3
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1350%
Contains more Fructose +833.3%
Alfalfa seeds
40% 60%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Bell pepper
5% 49% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 1.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1350%
Contains more Fructose +833.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 2.94g Bell pepper
Protein 3.99g 0.86g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.17g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 4.64g Bell pepper
Calories 23kcal 20kcal Alfalfa seeds
Fructose 0.12g 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 0.2g 2.4g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 1.7g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 32mg 10mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 0.34mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 20mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 175mg Bell pepper
Sodium 6mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.92mg 0.13mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.066mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.122mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 155IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 8.2mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.057mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.028mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.48mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.099mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 36µg 10µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 7.4µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.134mg 0.036mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.024mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.036mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.039mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.145mg 0.036mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.058g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.008g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.062g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Bell pepper
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
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds 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 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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.