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Alfalfa seeds vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Alfalfa seeds and Broccoli

  • Alfalfa seeds are higher in Copper, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, and Vitamin E .
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 90% higher.
  • Alfalfa seeds have 3 times more Copper than Broccoli. While Alfalfa seeds have 0.157mg of Copper, Broccoli has only 0.049mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Broccoli, 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
6
:
4
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Iron +31.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +124.4%
Contains more Copper +220.4%
Contains more Calcium +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Iron +31.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +124.4%
Contains more Copper +220.4%
Contains more Calcium +46.9%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66

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
2
:
8
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin A +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +3800%
Contains more Vitamin C +987.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +414.7%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.071
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.117
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.573
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%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +3800%
Contains more Vitamin C +987.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +414.7%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.071
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.117
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.573

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Protein +41.5%
Contains more Fats +86.5%
Contains more Carbs +216.2%
Contains more Other +117.5%
Equal in Water - 89.3
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
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +41.5%
Contains more Fats +86.5%
Contains more Carbs +216.2%
Contains more Other +117.5%
Equal in Water - 89.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
1
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +409.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +976.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +409.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +976.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
0
:
5
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +512.5%
Contains more Fructose +466.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Broccoli
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +512.5%
Contains more Fructose +466.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 4.04g Broccoli
Protein 3.99g 2.82g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.37g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 6.64g Broccoli
Calories 23kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.12g 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 0.2g 1.7g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 32mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 0.96mg 0.73mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 66mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 6mg 33mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.41mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.049mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 0.6µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 155IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 8.2mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.071mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.117mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 36µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 30.5µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.134mg 0.088mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.079mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.129mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.135mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.145mg 0.125mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.011g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.038g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
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 - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.