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Alfalfa seeds vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Alfalfa seeds and Ginger?

  • Alfalfa seeds are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Ginger is higher in Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Alfalfa seeds' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 25% more.
  • Alfalfa seeds have 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Ginger. While Alfalfa seeds have 0.126mg of Vitamin B2, Ginger has only 0.034mg.

We used Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Ginger root, 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
5
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5
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.9%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Zinc +170.6%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +425.3%
Contains more Copper +43.9%
Contains more Manganese +21.8%
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%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.9%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Zinc +170.6%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +425.3%
Contains more Copper +43.9%
Contains more Manganese +21.8%
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
7
:
3
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +64%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.3%
Contains more Folate +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +30400%
Contains more Vitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.6%
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +64%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.3%
Contains more Folate +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +30400%
Contains more Vitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
3
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +746.2%
Contains more Other +92.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.75
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
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +119.2%
Contains more Water +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +746.2%
Contains more Other +92.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 3.99g 1.82g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 2.1g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 23kcal 80kcal Ginger
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g 1.7g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 2g Ginger
Calcium 32mg 16mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 0.6mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 70mg 34mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 6mg 13mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.34mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.188mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Ginger
Vitamin A 155IU 0IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 8.2mg 5mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.025mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.034mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.203mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 36µg 11µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 0.1µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.134mg 0.036mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.051mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.074mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.057mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.145mg 0.073mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.203g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.154g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Ginger
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%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.