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Alfalfa seeds vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Alfalfa seeds and Cabbage

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Copper, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Cabbage is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cabbage covers your daily Vitamin K needs 38% more than Alfalfa seeds.
  • Cabbage has 8 times less Copper than Alfalfa seeds. Alfalfa seeds have 0.157mg of Copper, while Cabbage has 0.019mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Cabbage, 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
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Iron +104.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +411.1%
Contains more Copper +726.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Potassium +115.2%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Iron +104.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +411.1%
Contains more Copper +726.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Potassium +115.2%

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
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Vitamin A +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.7%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +149.2%
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%
Cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.7%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +149.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Protein +211.7%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Carbs +176.2%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Water - 92.18
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
Cabbage
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +211.7%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Carbs +176.2%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Water - 92.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
1
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2305.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Cabbage
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2305.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
0
:
4
Cabbage
Cabbage
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1987.5%
Contains more Fructose +1108.3%
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
Cabbage
2% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 1.67 g
Fructose: 1.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1987.5%
Contains more Fructose +1108.3%
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 Cabbage
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 3.3g Cabbage
Protein 3.99g 1.28g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.1g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 5.8g Cabbage
Calories 23kcal 25kcal Cabbage
Fructose 0.12g 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 0.2g 3.2g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 2.5g Cabbage
Calcium 32mg 40mg Cabbage
Iron 0.96mg 0.47mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 12mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 26mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 170mg Cabbage
Sodium 6mg 18mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.18mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.019mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.16mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 155IU 98IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 5µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.15mg Cabbage
Vitamin C 8.2mg 36.6mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.061mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.04mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.234mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.212mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.124mg Cabbage
Folate 36µg 43µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 30.5µg 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.134mg 0.035mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.03mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.041mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.044mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.012mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Cabbage
Valine 0.145mg 0.042mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.022mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.034g Cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.017g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.017g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Cabbage
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
35%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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 - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.