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Alfalfa seeds vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Alfalfa seeds and Potato

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Alfalfa seeds covers your daily Vitamin K needs 24% more than Potato.
  • Potato contains 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Alfalfa seeds. Alfalfa seeds contain 0.126mg of Vitamin B2, while Potato contains 0.048mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, 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.
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +155.6%
Contains more Copper +33.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +577.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +155.6%
Contains more Copper +33.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +577.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 70

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1425%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +814.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1425%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +814.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Fats +430.8%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Carbs +907.1%
Contains more Other +232.5%
4% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 92.82 g
Other: 0.4 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Fats +430.8%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Carbs +907.1%
Contains more Other +232.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +450%
Contains more Fructose +183.3%
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
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +450%
Contains more Fructose +183.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Potato Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 18.95g Potato
Protein 3.99g 2.5g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.13g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 21.15g Potato
Calories 23kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.12g 0.34g Potato
Sugar 0.2g 1.18g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 2.2g Potato
Calcium 32mg 15mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 1.08mg Potato
Magnesium 27mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 70mg
Potassium 79mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 10mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.36mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.118mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.219mg Potato
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 155IU 10IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 1µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 8.2mg 9.6mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.064mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.048mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.376mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 36µg 28µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 2µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.134mg 0.081mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.08mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.119mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.13mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.145mg 0.125mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.034g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.003g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.057g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
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 - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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