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Alfalfa seeds vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Alfalfa seeds and Jerusalem artichoke?

  • Alfalfa seeds are higher in Vitamin K, Zinc, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, yet Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Jerusalem artichoke's daily need coverage for Iron is 31% more.
  • Alfalfa seeds have 305 times more Vitamin K than Jerusalem artichoke. While Alfalfa seeds have 30.5µg of Vitamin K, Jerusalem artichoke has only 0.1µg.

We used Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +213.3%
Contains more Iron +254.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Potassium +443%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
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%
Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +213.3%
Contains more Iron +254.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Potassium +443%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
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
6
:
4
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Vitamin A +675%
Contains more Vitamin C +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +30400%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.5%
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%
Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +675%
Contains more Vitamin C +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +30400%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Protein +99.5%
Contains more Fats +6800%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Carbs +730.5%
Contains more Other +535%
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
Jerusalem artichoke
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +99.5%
Contains more Fats +6800%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Carbs +730.5%
Contains more Other +535%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
1
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Jerusalem artichoke
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 3.99g 2g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.01g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 23kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g 9.6g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 1.6g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 32mg 14mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 27mg 17mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 79mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 6mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.92mg 0.12mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.14mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.06mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 155IU 20IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 1µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 8.2mg 4mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.06mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.397mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.077mg Jerusalem artichoke
Folate 36µg 13µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 0.1µg Alfalfa seeds
Threonine 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Valine 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.004g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.001g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.4g)
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 - $0.4)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.