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Alfalfa seeds vs. Celeriac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Alfalfa seeds and Celeriac

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Copper, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Celeriac is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain 5 times more Folate than Celeriac. Alfalfa seeds contain 36µg of Folate, while Celeriac contains 8µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Celeriac, 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
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4
Celeriac
Celeriac
Contains more Iron +37.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +178.8%
Contains more Copper +124.3%
Contains more Manganese +19%
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +279.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Celeriac
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 27% 15% 50% 27% 14% 10% 24% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +37.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +178.8%
Contains more Copper +124.3%
Contains more Manganese +19%
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +279.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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
Celeriac
Celeriac
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +385.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8
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%
Celeriac
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 27% 13% 14% 14% 22% 39% 6% 0% 103%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +385.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Celeriac
Celeriac
Contains more Protein +166%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Carbs +338.1%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Water - 88
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
Celeriac
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +166%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Carbs +338.1%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Water - 88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
1
Celeriac
Celeriac
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.058
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Celeriac
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.058

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Celeriac Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 7.4g Celeriac
Protein 3.99g 1.5g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.3g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 9.2g Celeriac
Calories 23kcal 42kcal Celeriac
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g 1.6g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 1.8g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 32mg 43mg Celeriac
Iron 0.96mg 0.7mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 115mg Celeriac
Potassium 79mg 300mg Celeriac
Sodium 6mg 100mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.33mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.07mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.158mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Celeriac
Vitamin A 155IU 0IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.36mg Celeriac
Vitamin C 8.2mg 8mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.05mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.06mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.7mg Celeriac
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.352mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.165mg Celeriac
Folate 36µg 8µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 41µg Celeriac
Threonine 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Valine 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.079g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.058g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.148g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Celeriac
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
20%
Celeriac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
20%
Celeriac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.
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. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/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.