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Alfalfa seeds vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Alfalfa seeds and Chicory

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C than Chicory.
  • Alfalfa seeds' daily need coverage for Copper is 12% more.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain 6 times more Zinc than Chicory. Alfalfa seeds contain 0.92mg of Zinc, while Chicory contains 0.16mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Chicory, witloof, 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
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2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.2%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +207.8%
Contains more Manganese +88%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Potassium +167.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.2%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +207.8%
Contains more Manganese +88%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Potassium +167.1%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
8
:
2
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Vitamin A +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Equal in Folate - 37
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%
Chicory
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Equal in Folate - 37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
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3
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Protein +343.3%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Carbs +90.5%
Contains more Other +20%
Equal in Water - 94.52
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
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +343.3%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Carbs +90.5%
Contains more Other +20%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
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1
Chicory
Chicory
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +829.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +829.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Chicory Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0.9g Chicory
Protein 3.99g 0.9g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.1g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 4g Chicory
Calories 23kcal 17kcal Alfalfa seeds
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Chicory
Fiber 1.9g 3.1g Chicory
Calcium 32mg 19mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 0.24mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 26mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 211mg Chicory
Sodium 6mg 2mg Chicory
Zinc 0.92mg 0.16mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.051mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.1mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 155IU 29IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 1µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 8.2mg 2.8mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.062mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.027mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.16mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.042mg Chicory
Folate 36µg 37µg Chicory
Vitamin K 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.134mg 0.025mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.054mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.039mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.035mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.145mg 0.041mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.024g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.002g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.044g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alfalfa seeds Chicory
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
7%
Chicory
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
9%
Chicory

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfalfa seeds
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.