Alfalfa seeds vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Alfalfa seeds and Castanea crenata
- Alfalfa seeds have more Vitamin B5, while Castanea crenata have more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Magnesium.
- Castanea crenata covers your daily need of Manganese 61% more than Alfalfa seeds.
- Alfalfa seeds contain 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Castanea crenata. While Alfalfa seeds contain 0.563mg of Vitamin B5, Castanea crenata contains only 0.206mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +316.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +258% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +746.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +318.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +220.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +352.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +211.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +732.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.6% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
2.25 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1562.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.409 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.138 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +196.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +396.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 154kcal |
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| Protein | 3.99g | 2.25g |
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| Fats | 0.69g | 0.53g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.2mg | 26.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.2g | 34.91g |
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| Carbs | 2.1g | 34.91g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 49mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 31mg |
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| Potassium | 79mg | 329mg |
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| Iron | 0.96mg | 1.45mg |
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| Sugar | 0.2g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.157mg | 0.562mg |
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| Zinc | 0.92mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 72mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 155IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A | 8µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.188mg | 1.591mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.481mg | 1.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.563mg | 0.206mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin K | 30.5µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 47µg |
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| Choline | 14.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g | 0.078g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.056g | 0.278g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.409g | 0.138g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.032mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.09mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.143mg | 0.111mg |
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| Leucine | 0.267mg | 0.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.147mg |
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| Methionine | 0.054mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.088mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.134mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
19%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Castanea crenata is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.