Alfalfa seeds vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Alfalfa seeds and Chayote
- Alfalfa seeds have more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Chayote is richer in Folate.
- Alfalfa seeds covers your daily Vitamin K needs 22% more than Chayote.
- Chayote has 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Alfalfa seeds. Alfalfa seeds have 0.126mg of Vitamin B2, while Chayote has 0.029mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Chayote, fruit, 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +182.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +288.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +334.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +643.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +158.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
94.24 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +386.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +430.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.8% |
~equal in
Water
~94.24g
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
0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +460% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +617.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -59.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 19kcal |
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| Protein | 3.99g | 0.82g |
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| Fats | 0.69g | 0.13g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.2mg | 7.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.2g | 2.81g |
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| Carbs | 2.1g | 4.51g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 79mg | 125mg |
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| Iron | 0.96mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 0.2g | 1.66g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.157mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 0.92mg | 0.74mg |
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| Phosphorus | 70mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 155IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.188mg | 0.189mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.481mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.563mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin K | 30.5µg | 4.1µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 93µg |
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| Choline | 14.4mg | 9.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.056g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.409g | 0.057g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.143mg | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.267mg | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.063mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ()