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Alfalfa seeds vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Alfalfa seeds and Purslane different?

  • Alfalfa seeds are richer in Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Folate, while Purslane is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Purslane covers your daily need of Vitamin C 14% more than Alfalfa seeds.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain 16 times more Vitamin B5 than Purslane. Alfalfa seeds contain 0.563mg of Vitamin B5, while Purslane contains 0.036mg.

Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Purslane, raw types were used 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
4
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6
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +441.2%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +103.1%
Contains more Iron +107.3%
Contains more Magnesium +151.9%
Contains more Potassium +525.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Purslane
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +441.2%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Calcium +103.1%
Contains more Iron +107.3%
Contains more Magnesium +151.9%
Contains more Potassium +525.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1463.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +751.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.48
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%
Purslane
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1463.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +751.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
3
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Protein +96.6%
Contains more Fats +91.7%
Contains more Carbs +61.4%
Contains more Other +240%
Equal in Water - 92.86
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
Purslane
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Protein +96.6%
Contains more Fats +91.7%
Contains more Carbs +61.4%
Contains more Other +240%
Equal in Water - 92.86

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 3.39g Purslane
Protein 3.99g 2.03g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.36g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 3.39g Purslane
Calories 23kcal 20kcal Alfalfa seeds
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Purslane
Fiber 1.9g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 32mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.96mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 27mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 70mg 44mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 6mg 45mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.17mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.113mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 155IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 8µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 8.2mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.047mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.112mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.48mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.036mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.073mg Purslane
Folate 36µg 12µg Alfalfa seeds
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 Purslane
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 Purslane
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
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
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 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 ($)

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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.