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Alfalfa seeds vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Alfalfa seeds and Hearts of palm

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Hearts of palm are richer in Manganese, and Iron.
  • Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for Manganese is 52% more.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Hearts of palm. Alfalfa seeds contain 0.076mg of Vitamin B1, while Hearts of palm contain 0.011mg.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Hearts of palm, canned.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +226%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Potassium +124.1%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +641.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 65
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +18%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +226%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Potassium +124.1%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +641.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 65

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +346.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 7.9
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437
Equal in Folate - 39
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%
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% 27% 3% 14% 9% 8% 6% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +346.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 7.9
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437
Equal in Folate - 39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +120%
Contains more Other +410%
Equal in Water - 90.2
4% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 92.82 g
Other: 0.4 g
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Fats +11.3%
Contains more Carbs +120%
Contains more Other +410%
Equal in Water - 90.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.9%
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.9%

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 Hearts of palm
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Hearts of palm Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 2.22g Hearts of palm
Protein 3.99g 2.52g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.62g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 4.62g Hearts of palm
Calories 23kcal 28kcal Hearts of palm
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Hearts of palm
Fiber 1.9g 2.4g Hearts of palm
Calcium 32mg 58mg Hearts of palm
Iron 0.96mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 27mg 38mg Hearts of palm
Phosphorus 70mg 65mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 177mg Hearts of palm
Sodium 6mg 426mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.157mg 0.133mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Hearts of palm
Vitamin A 155IU 0IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 8.2mg 7.9mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.011mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.057mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.437mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.126mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.022mg Alfalfa seeds
Folate 36µg 39µg Hearts of palm
Vitamin K 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.023mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.134mg 0.097mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.101mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.169mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.091mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.145mg 0.114mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.13g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.202g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Hearts of palm
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
8%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.