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Alfalfa seeds vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Alfalfa seeds and Brussels sprout different?

  • Alfalfa seeds are higher in Copper, however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin E , and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprout is 122% higher.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain 2 times more Copper than Brussels sprout. While Alfalfa seeds contain 0.157mg of Copper, Brussels sprout contains only 0.07mg.

Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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
5
:
5
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Zinc +119%
Contains more Copper +124.3%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +45.8%
Contains more Potassium +392.4%
Contains more Manganese +79.3%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 69
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Brussels sprout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Zinc +119%
Contains more Copper +124.3%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +45.8%
Contains more Potassium +392.4%
Contains more Manganese +79.3%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 69

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
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +4300%
Contains more Vitamin C +936.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +544.1%
Contains more Folate +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +480.3%
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%
Brussels sprout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +4300%
Contains more Vitamin C +936.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +544.1%
Contains more Folate +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +480.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Carbs +326.2%
Contains more Other +242.5%
Equal in Water - 86
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
Brussels sprout
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +18%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Carbs +326.2%
Contains more Other +242.5%
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
1
:
2
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37308.3%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Brussels sprout
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37308.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
0
:
3
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +912.5%
Contains more Fructose +675%
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
Brussels sprout
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +912.5%
Contains more Fructose +675%

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 Brussels sprout
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 Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.99g 3.38g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.3g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 23kcal 43kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.12g 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 0.2g 2.2g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 32mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 0.96mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 69mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 6mg 25mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.42mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.07mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.6µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 155IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 8.2mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.09mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.309mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 36µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 30.5µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.134mg 0.12mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.132mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.152mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.154mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.145mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.023g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.