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Alfalfa seeds vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Alfalfa seeds and Napa cabbage

  • Alfalfa seeds are higher than Napa cabbage in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
  • Alfalfa seeds' daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 11% higher.
  • Alfalfa seeds have 15 times more Vitamin B1 than Napa cabbage. While Alfalfa seeds have 0.076mg of Vitamin B1, Napa cabbage has only 0.005mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked.

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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
8
:
2
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +557.1%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Equal in Calcium - 29
Equal in Manganese - 0.203
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Napa cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +557.1%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Equal in Calcium - 29
Equal in Manganese - 0.203

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
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Vitamin C +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1508.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.7%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.466
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037
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%
Napa cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1508.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.7%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.466
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Protein +262.7%
Contains more Fats +305.9%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Equal in Carbs - 2.23
Equal in Water - 96.33
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
Napa cabbage
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Protein +262.7%
Contains more Fats +305.9%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Equal in Carbs - 2.23
Equal in Water - 96.33

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 2.23g Napa cabbage
Protein 3.99g 1.1g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.17g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 2.23g Napa cabbage
Calories 23kcal 12kcal Alfalfa seeds
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Napa cabbage
Fiber 1.9g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 32mg 29mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 0.74mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 8mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 19mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 87mg Napa cabbage
Sodium 6mg 11mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.14mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.096mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.203mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 155IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 8.2mg 3.2mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.005mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.025mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.466mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.035mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.037mg Napa cabbage
Folate 36µg 43µg Napa cabbage
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 Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Napa cabbage
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
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.