Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Vegetables
  4. Alfalfa seeds
  5. Compare
  6. Alfalfa seeds vs. Parsnip

Alfalfa seeds vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are Alfalfa seeds and Parsnip different?

  • Alfalfa seeds are higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, however, Parsnip is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Parsnip is 16% higher.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Parsnip. While Alfalfa seeds contain 0.126mg of Vitamin B2, Parsnip contains only 0.05mg.
  • Alfalfa seeds have less Sugar.

Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Parsnips, raw are the varieties used in this article.

Infographic

Alfalfa seeds vs Parsnip infographic
Infographic link

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
4
:
6
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +55.9%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +374.7%
Contains more Manganese +197.9%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
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%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +62.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +55.9%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +374.7%
Contains more Manganese +197.9%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
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
3
:
7
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +7350%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Folate +86.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6
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%
Parsnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +152%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +7350%
Contains more Vitamin C +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Folate +86.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +232.5%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +756.7%
Contains more Other +145%
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
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +232.5%
Contains more Fats +130%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +756.7%
Contains more Other +145%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
1
:
2
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +770.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +770.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Parsnip
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 3.99g 1.2g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.3g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 23kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g 4.8g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 32mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 0.96mg 0.59mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 70mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 79mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 6mg 10mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.59mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.12mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.6µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 155IU 0IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 8.2mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.05mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 36µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 30.5µg 22.5µg 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 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.047g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Parsnip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds vs Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds vs Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds vs Watermelon seeds
Watermelon seeds
Parsnip
Parsnip vs Celery
Celery
Parsnip
Parsnip vs Turnip
Turnip
Parsnip
Parsnip vs Carrot
Carrot

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
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.