Alfalfa seeds vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Alfalfa seeds and Kale
- Alfalfa seeds have more Vitamin B5, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Kale is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E .
- Kale covers your daily Vitamin K needs 655% more than Alfalfa seeds.
- Kale contains 11 times less Vitamin B5 than Alfalfa seeds. Alfalfa seeds contain 0.563mg of Vitamin B5, while Kale contains 0.049mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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.
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Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +283.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +121.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +43.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1049% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +176.9% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +3500% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8687.7% |
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +4150% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +305.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2578.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
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Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.63 g
Water:
91.2 g
Other:
0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +110% |
Contains more FatsFats | +72.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +117.5% |
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Water
~91.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.409 g
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Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.193 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +86.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -24.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 23kcal | 28kcal | |
Protein | 3.99g | 1.9g | |
Fats | 0.69g | 0.4g | |
Vitamin C | 8.2mg | 41mg | |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 3.63g | |
Carbs | 2.1g | 5.63g | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg | |
Calcium | 32mg | 72mg | |
Potassium | 79mg | 228mg | |
Iron | 0.96mg | 0.9mg | |
Sugar | 0.2g | 1.25g | |
Fiber | 1.9g | 2g | |
Copper | 0.157mg | 0.156mg | |
Zinc | 0.92mg | 0.24mg | |
Phosphorus | 70mg | 28mg | |
Sodium | 6mg | 23mg | |
Vitamin A | 155IU | 13621IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 8µg | 681µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.85mg | |
Manganese | 0.188mg | 0.416mg | |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.9µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.053mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.07mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.481mg | 0.5mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.563mg | 0.049mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.138mg | |
Vitamin K | 30.5µg | 817µg | |
Folate | 36µg | 13µg | |
Choline | 14.4mg | 0.4mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.069g | 0.052g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.056g | 0.03g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.409g | 0.193g | |
Tryptophan | 0.023mg | ||
Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.085mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.143mg | 0.114mg | |
Leucine | 0.267mg | 0.133mg | |
Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.114mg | |
Methionine | 0.018mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | ||
Valine | 0.145mg | 0.104mg | |
Histidine | 0.04mg | ||
Fructose | 0.12g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
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
19%
238%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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