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Alfalfa seeds vs. Radish seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Alfalfa seeds and Radish seeds?

  • Radish seeds are richer than Alfalfa seeds in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Radish seeds' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 23% more.
  • Alfalfa seeds have 2 times more Zinc than Radish seeds. While Alfalfa seeds have 0.92mg of Zinc, Radish seeds have only 0.56mg.

We used Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Radish seeds, sprouted, raw 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
3
:
5
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Iron +11.6%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +59.4%
Contains more Magnesium +63%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.4%
Contains more Manganese +38.3%
Equal in Potassium - 86
Equal in Sodium - 6
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Radish seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 33% 32% 49% 8% 1% 16% 40% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +11.6%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +59.4%
Contains more Magnesium +63%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.4%
Contains more Manganese +38.3%
Equal in Potassium - 86
Equal in Sodium - 6
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +152.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +738.2%
Contains more Folate +163.9%
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%
Radish seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 24% 0% 0% 97% 26% 24% 54% 44% 66% 72% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +152.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +738.2%
Contains more Folate +163.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Carbs +71.4%
Equal in Protein - 3.81
Equal in Water - 90.07
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
Radish seeds
4% 3% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.81 g
Fats: 2.53 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +266.7%
Contains more Carbs +71.4%
Equal in Protein - 3.81
Equal in Water - 90.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
1
:
2
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Radish seeds
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.767 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.419 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.141 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Radish seeds Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 3.6g Radish seeds
Protein 3.99g 3.81g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 2.53g Radish seeds
Carbs 2.1g 3.6g Radish seeds
Calories 23kcal 43kcal Radish seeds
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Radish seeds
Fiber 1.9g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 32mg 51mg Radish seeds
Iron 0.96mg 0.86mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 44mg Radish seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 113mg Radish seeds
Potassium 79mg 86mg Radish seeds
Sodium 6mg 6mg
Zinc 0.92mg 0.56mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.12mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.26mg Radish seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 155IU 391IU Radish seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 20µg Radish seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 8.2mg 28.9mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.102mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.103mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 2.853mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.733mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.285mg Radish seeds
Folate 36µg 95µg Radish 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 0.767g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.419g Radish seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 1.141g Radish seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Radish seeds
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
34%
Radish seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
23%
Radish seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.698g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 mg)
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.

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. Radish seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170095/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.