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Alfalfa seeds vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Alfalfa seeds and Onion rings?

  • Alfalfa seeds are higher in Copper, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, yet Onion rings is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% more.
  • Alfalfa seeds have 5 times more Vitamin C than Onion rings. While Alfalfa seeds have 8.2mg of Vitamin C, Onion rings has only 1.6mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Alfalfa seeds are lower.

We used Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven 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
:
5
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +119%
Contains more Copper +115.1%
Contains more Iron +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Manganese +85.1%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%
Equal in Calcium - 31
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +119%
Contains more Copper +115.1%
Contains more Iron +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Manganese +85.1%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%
Equal in Calcium - 31
Equal in Phosphorus - 71

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
5
:
5
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116
Equal in Folate - 33
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%
Onion rings
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 6% 47% 27% 26% 18% 27% 25% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116
Equal in Folate - 33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
1
:
4
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Water +100.2%
Contains more Fats +1972.5%
Contains more Carbs +1509%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Protein - 4.14
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
Onion rings
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Water +100.2%
Contains more Fats +1972.5%
Contains more Carbs +1509%
Contains more Other +250%
Equal in Protein - 4.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
1
:
2
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5257.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1766.3%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5257.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1766.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
0
:
6
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1537.5%
Contains more Fructose +950%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Alfalfa seeds
40% 60%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Onion rings
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1537.5%
Contains more Fructose +950%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Onion rings
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
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 Alfalfa seeds Onion rings Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 31.59g Onion rings
Protein 3.99g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.69g 14.3g Onion rings
Carbs 2.1g 33.79g Onion rings
Calories 23kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 0.12g 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 0.2g 5.1g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 2.2g Onion rings
Calcium 32mg 31mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Magnesium 27mg 17mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 71mg Onion rings
Potassium 79mg 123mg Onion rings
Sodium 6mg 370mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.42mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.073mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 0.6µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 155IU 0IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 8.2mg 1.6mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.116mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.294mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.117mg Onion rings
Folate 36µg 33µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.134mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.267mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.214mg 0.151mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.145mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Alfalfa seeds
Saturated Fat 0.069g 2.137g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 7.633g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Onion rings
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
22%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.068g)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.