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Alfalfa seeds vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Alfalfa seeds and Cucumber?

  • Cucumber has less Copper, Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, and Fiber than Alfalfa seeds.
  • Alfalfa seeds' daily need coverage for Copper is 13% higher.
  • Alfalfa seeds have 5 times more Folate than Cucumber. Alfalfa seeds have 36µg of Folate, while Cucumber has 7µg.

We used Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw types in this comparison.

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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
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +282.9%
Contains more Manganese +138%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Potassium +86.1%
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%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +282.9%
Contains more Manganese +138%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Potassium +86.1%
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
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +86%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
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%
Cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +86%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +513.8%
Contains more Fats +527.3%
Contains more Carbs +72.9%
Equal in Water - 95.23
Equal in Other - 0.38
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
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +513.8%
Contains more Fats +527.3%
Contains more Carbs +72.9%
Equal in Water - 95.23
Equal in Other - 0.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1020%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1178.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1020%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1178.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
0
:
5
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +850%
Contains more Fructose +625%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Alfalfa seeds
40% 60%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cucumber
33% 30% 35%
Starch: 0.83 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.87 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +850%
Contains more Fructose +625%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 3.13g Cucumber
Protein 3.99g 0.65g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.11g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 3.63g Cucumber
Calories 23kcal 15kcal Alfalfa seeds
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.12g 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 0.2g 1.67g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 0.5g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 32mg 16mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 0.28mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 24mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 147mg Cucumber
Sodium 6mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.92mg 0.2mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.041mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.079mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 155IU 105IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 5µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 8.2mg 2.8mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.027mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.033mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.098mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.259mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.04mg Cucumber
Folate 36µg 7µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 16.4µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.134mg 0.019mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.021mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.029mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.029mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.145mg 0.022mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.005g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.032g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.