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Alfalfa seeds vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Alfalfa seeds and Chives?

  • Chives are richer than Alfalfa seeds in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 152% more.

We used Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Chives, raw types in this article.

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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
2
:
7
Chives
Chives
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +274.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +98.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Copper - 0.157
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +274.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +98.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Copper - 0.157

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
2
:
8
Chives
Chives
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2708.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +950%
Contains more Vitamin C +608.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.9%
Contains more Folate +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +597.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.115
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%
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2708.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +950%
Contains more Vitamin C +608.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.9%
Contains more Folate +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +597.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.078
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.115

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
3
Chives
Chives
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Carbs +107.1%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Fats - 0.73
Equal in Water - 90.65
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
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Carbs +107.1%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Fats - 0.73
Equal in Water - 90.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
1
Chives
Chives
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.6%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Chives Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 1.85g Chives
Protein 3.99g 3.27g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.73g Chives
Carbs 2.1g 4.35g Chives
Calories 23kcal 30kcal Chives
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g 1.85g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 2.5g Chives
Calcium 32mg 92mg Chives
Iron 0.96mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 27mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 70mg 58mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 296mg Chives
Sodium 6mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.92mg 0.56mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.157mg
Manganese 0.188mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin A 155IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 8.2mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.078mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.115mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.647mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.324mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 36µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 30.5µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.134mg 0.128mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.139mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.195mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.163mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg 0.145mg
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.146g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.267g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Chives
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
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.