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Alfalfa seeds vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Alfalfa seeds and Chestnut

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Zinc, however, Chestnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chestnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 35% more.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain 4 times more Zinc than Chestnut. Alfalfa seeds contain 0.92mg of Zinc, while Chestnut contains 0.25mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 7% 36% 52% 25% 30% 0.78% 25% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +268%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +805.1%
Contains more IronIron +80.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +200.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +354.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 9.3% 0.4% 0% 19% 29% 9% 34% 7.8% 0% 76% 27% 7.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 1% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +811.8%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +585.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~38µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 92.82 g
Other: 0.4 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.5%
Contains more WaterWater +36.2%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1221.9%
Contains more OtherOther +77.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.409 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.3%

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 Chestnut
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Chestnut Opinion
Calories 23kcal 131kcal Chestnut
Protein 3.99g 2g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 1.38g Chestnut
Vitamin C 8.2mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Net carbs 0.2g 27.76g Chestnut
Carbs 2.1g 27.76g Chestnut
Magnesium 27mg 54mg Chestnut
Calcium 32mg 46mg Chestnut
Potassium 79mg 715mg Chestnut
Iron 0.96mg 1.73mg Chestnut
Sugar 0.2g Chestnut
Fiber 1.9g Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.92mg 0.25mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 99mg Chestnut
Sodium 6mg 27mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 155IU 17IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 1µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Selenium 0.6µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.104mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.731mg Chestnut
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.316mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.233mg Chestnut
Vitamin K 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Folate 36µg 38µg Chestnut
Choline 14.4mg Alfalfa seeds
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.26g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.476g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.545g Chestnut
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.134mg 0.071mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.079mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.118mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.118mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.145mg 0.112mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Chestnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Alfalfa seeds
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.