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Alfalfa seeds vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Alfalfa seeds and Daikon

  • Alfalfa seeds are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Daikon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Alfalfa seeds' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 25% higher.
  • Alfalfa seeds have 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Daikon. While Alfalfa seeds have 0.126mg of Vitamin B2, Daikon has only 0.02mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Radishes, oriental, 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
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Calcium +18.5%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +513.3%
Contains more Copper +36.5%
Contains more Manganese +394.7%
Contains more Potassium +187.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +18.5%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.3%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +513.3%
Contains more Copper +36.5%
Contains more Manganese +394.7%
Contains more Potassium +187.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +308%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +10066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
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%
Daikon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 74% 5% 5% 4% 9% 11% 22% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +308%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +10066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
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3
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Protein +565%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Carbs +95.2%
Contains more Other +45%
Equal in Water - 94.62
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
Daikon
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +565%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Carbs +95.2%
Contains more Other +45%
Equal in Water - 94.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
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:
1
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +808.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +808.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%

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 Daikon
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 2.5g Daikon
Protein 3.99g 0.6g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.1g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 4.1g Daikon
Calories 23kcal 18kcal Alfalfa seeds
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g 2.5g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 1.6g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 32mg 27mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 0.4mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 23mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 227mg Daikon
Sodium 6mg 21mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.15mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.115mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.038mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Daikon
Vitamin A 155IU 0IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 8.2mg 22mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.2mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.138mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.046mg Daikon
Folate 36µg 28µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 0.3µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.003mg Daikon
Threonine 0.134mg 0.025mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.026mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.031mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.03mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.006mg Daikon
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Daikon
Valine 0.145mg 0.028mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.011mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.017g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.045g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Alfalfa seeds Daikon
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
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.