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Alfalfa seeds vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Alfalfa seeds and Carrot

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Vitamin K, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Carrot is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 92% more than Alfalfa seeds.
  • Carrot contains 4 times less Zinc than Alfalfa seeds. Alfalfa seeds contain 0.92mg of Zinc, while Carrot contains 0.24mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Carrots, 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
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Copper +248.9%
Contains more Manganese +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Potassium +305.1%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Copper +248.9%
Contains more Manganese +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Potassium +305.1%
Equal in Calcium - 33

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
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Vitamin C +39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +10678.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.9%
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%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +10678.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Protein +329%
Contains more Fats +187.5%
Contains more Carbs +356.2%
Contains more Other +140%
Equal in Water - 88.29
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
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +329%
Contains more Fats +187.5%
Contains more Carbs +356.2%
Contains more Other +140%
Equal in Water - 88.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
0
:
4
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +637.5%
Contains more Fructose +358.3%
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
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +637.5%
Contains more Fructose +358.3%

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 Carrot
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 Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 6.78g Carrot
Protein 3.99g 0.93g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.24g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 9.58g Carrot
Calories 23kcal 41kcal Carrot
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.12g 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 0.2g 4.74g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 32mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 0.96mg 0.3mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 12mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 35mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 6mg 69mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.24mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.045mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 155IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 8.2mg 5.9mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.066mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.058mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.273mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 36µg 19µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 13.2µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.134mg 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.077mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.102mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.101mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.145mg 0.069mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.037g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.014g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.117g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Carrot
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
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.