Alfalfa seeds vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Alfalfa seeds and Potato pancake

Alfalfa seeds have more Vitamin K, while Potato pancake have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
Potato pancake covers your daily need of Sodium 33% more than Alfalfa seeds.
Alfalfa seeds contain 11 times more Vitamin K than Potato pancake. While Alfalfa seeds contain 30.5µg of Vitamin K, Potato pancake contains only 2.7µg.
The amount of Saturated Fat in Alfalfa seeds are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Potato pancakes.

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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

Potato pancake

Contains less Sodium -99.2%

Contains more Zinc +31.4%

Contains more Iron +74%

Contains more Magnesium +33.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +82.9%

Contains more Potassium +687.3%

Contains more Copper +14.6%

Contains more Manganese +38.3%

Contains more Selenium +1383.3%

Equal in Calcium - 32

Alfalfa seeds

Potato pancake

Contains less Sodium -99.2%

Contains more Zinc +31.4%

Contains more Iron +74%

Contains more Magnesium +33.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +82.9%

Contains more Potassium +687.3%

Contains more Copper +14.6%

Contains more Manganese +38.3%

Contains more Selenium +1383.3%

Equal in Calcium - 32

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

Potato pancake

Contains more Vitamin A +37.2%

Contains more Vitamin K +1029.6%

Contains more Vitamin E +1050%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +236.6%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.9%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1217.6%

Contains more Folate +13.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Alfalfa seeds

Potato pancake

Contains more Vitamin A +37.2%

Contains more Vitamin K +1029.6%

Contains more Vitamin E +1050%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +236.6%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.9%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.6%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +1217.6%

Contains more Folate +13.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Alfalfa seeds

Potato pancake

Contains more Water +94.3%

Contains more Protein +52.4%

Contains more Fats +2039.1%

Contains more Carbs +1224.3%

Contains more Other +795%

Alfalfa seeds

Protein: 3.99 g

Fats: 0.69 g

Carbs: 2.1 g

Water: 92.82 g

Other: 0.4 g

Potato pancake

Protein: 6.08 g

Fats: 14.76 g

Carbs: 27.81 g

Water: 47.77 g

Other: 3.58 g

Contains more Water +94.3%

Contains more Protein +52.4%

Contains more Fats +2039.1%

Contains more Carbs +1224.3%

Contains more Other +795%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Alfalfa seeds

Potato pancake

Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6560.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1737.7%

Alfalfa seeds

Saturated Fat: 0.069 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g

Potato pancake

Saturated Fat: 2.496 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6560.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1737.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Alfalfa seeds

Potato pancake

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +850%

Contains more Fructose +366.7%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Alfalfa seeds

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0 g

Glucose: 0.08 g

Fructose: 0.12 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Potato pancake

Starch: 20.88 g

Sucrose: 0.39 g

Glucose: 0.76 g

Fructose: 0.56 g

Lactose: 0.03 g

Maltose: 0.03 g

Galactose: 0.03 g

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +850%

Contains more Fructose +366.7%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	0.2g	24.51g
Protein	3.99g	6.08g
Fats	0.69g	14.76g
Carbs	2.1g	27.81g
Calories	23kcal	268kcal
Starch		20.88g
Fructose	0.12g	0.56g
Sugar	0.2g	1.79g
Fiber	1.9g	3.3g
Calcium	32mg	32mg
Iron	0.96mg	1.67mg
Magnesium	27mg	36mg
Phosphorus	70mg	128mg
Potassium	79mg	622mg
Sodium	6mg	764mg
Zinc	0.92mg	0.7mg
Copper	0.157mg	0.18mg
Manganese	0.188mg	0.26mg
Selenium	0.6µg	8.9µg
Vitamin A	155IU	113IU
Vitamin A RAE	8µg	32µg
Vitamin E	0.02mg	0.23mg
Vitamin D	0IU	11IU
Vitamin D	0µg	0.3µg
Vitamin C	8.2mg	27.6mg
Vitamin B1	0.076mg	0.158mg
Vitamin B2	0.126mg	0.173mg
Vitamin B3	0.481mg	1.672mg
Vitamin B5	0.563mg	0.757mg
Vitamin B6	0.034mg	0.448mg
Folate	36µg	41µg
Vitamin B12	0µg	0.29µg
Vitamin K	30.5µg	2.7µg
Tryptophan		0.087mg
Threonine	0.134mg	0.24mg
Isoleucine	0.143mg	0.28mg
Leucine	0.267mg	0.442mg
Lysine	0.214mg	0.389mg
Methionine		0.137mg
Phenylalanine		0.3mg
Valine	0.145mg	0.369mg
Histidine		0.141mg
Cholesterol	0mg	95mg
Saturated Fat	0.069g	2.496g
Omega-3 - DHA	0g	0.008g
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.056g	3.73g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.409g	7.516g

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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%

37%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

21%

47%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.59g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 758mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Alfalfa seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.427g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Alfalfa seeds vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Summary of differences between Alfalfa seeds and Potato pancake

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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