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Alfalfa seeds vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Alfalfa seeds and Eggplant

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5 in Alfalfa seeds are higher than in Eggplant.
  • Alfalfa seeds covers your daily Vitamin K needs 23% more than Eggplant.
  • Eggplant has 6 times less Zinc than Alfalfa seeds. Alfalfa seeds have 0.92mg of Zinc, while Eggplant has 0.16mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Eggplant, 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
7
:
3
Eggplant
Eggplant
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Iron +317.4%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +93.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Potassium +189.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +23.4%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Eggplant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +255.6%
Contains more Iron +317.4%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +93.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Potassium +189.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +23.4%

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
7
:
3
Eggplant
Eggplant
Contains more Vitamin A +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.1%
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%
Eggplant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.4%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Eggplant
Eggplant
Contains more Protein +307.1%
Contains more Fats +283.3%
Contains more Carbs +180%
Contains more Other +65%
Equal in Water - 92.3
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
Eggplant
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +307.1%
Contains more Fats +283.3%
Contains more Carbs +180%
Contains more Other +65%
Equal in Water - 92.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
1
Eggplant
Eggplant
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Eggplant
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +438.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
0
:
3
Eggplant
Eggplant
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1875%
Contains more Fructose +1183.3%
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
Eggplant
8% 47% 46%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.26 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1875%
Contains more Fructose +1183.3%

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 Eggplant
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 Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 2.88g Eggplant
Protein 3.99g 0.98g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.18g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 5.88g Eggplant
Calories 23kcal 25kcal Eggplant
Fructose 0.12g 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 0.2g 3.53g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 3g Eggplant
Calcium 32mg 9mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 0.23mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 24mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 229mg Eggplant
Sodium 6mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.92mg 0.16mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.081mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.232mg Eggplant
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 155IU 23IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 1µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 8.2mg 2.2mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.039mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.037mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.649mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.281mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.084mg Eggplant
Folate 36µg 22µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 3.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.134mg 0.037mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.045mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.064mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.047mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.145mg 0.053mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.034g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.016g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.076g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Eggplant
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%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.