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Alfalfa seeds vs. Kanpyo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Alfalfa seeds and Kanpyo different?

  • Kanpyo is higher than Alfalfa seeds in Iron, Zinc, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Kanpyo covers your daily need of Iron 52% more than Alfalfa seeds.

Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) types were used 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
1
:
9
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +363%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.6%
Contains more Potassium +1902.5%
Contains more Zinc +537%
Contains more Copper +175.8%
Contains more Manganese +504.8%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Kanpyo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +363%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.6%
Contains more Potassium +1902.5%
Contains more Zinc +537%
Contains more Copper +175.8%
Contains more Manganese +504.8%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%

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
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1464.7%
Contains more Folate +69.4%
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%
Kanpyo
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% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1464.7%
Contains more Folate +69.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
3
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
Contains more Fats +23.2%
Contains more Water +364.8%
Contains more Protein +115%
Contains more Carbs +2996.7%
Contains more Other +1365%
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
Kanpyo
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 g
Contains more Fats +23.2%
Contains more Water +364.8%
Contains more Protein +115%
Contains more Carbs +2996.7%
Contains more Other +1365%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
1
:
2
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.9%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Kanpyo
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.244 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
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 Kanpyo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Kanpyo Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 55.23g Kanpyo
Protein 3.99g 8.58g Kanpyo
Fats 0.69g 0.56g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 65.03g Kanpyo
Calories 23kcal 258kcal Kanpyo
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Kanpyo
Fiber 1.9g 9.8g Kanpyo
Calcium 32mg 280mg Kanpyo
Iron 0.96mg 5.12mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 27mg 125mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 70mg 188mg Kanpyo
Potassium 79mg 1582mg Kanpyo
Sodium 6mg 15mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 5.86mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.157mg 0.433mg Kanpyo
Manganese 0.188mg 1.137mg Kanpyo
Selenium 0.6µg 2.6µg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 155IU 0IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 8.2mg 0.2mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.044mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 2.9mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 2.553mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.532mg Kanpyo
Folate 36µg 61µg Kanpyo
Vitamin K 30.5µg 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 0.045g Kanpyo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.103g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.244g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Kanpyo
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
32%
Kanpyo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
105%
Kanpyo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.