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Alfalfa seeds vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Alfalfa seeds and Red cabbage

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Copper, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Red cabbage have more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Red cabbage covers your daily need of Vitamin C 54% more than Alfalfa seeds.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain 9 times more Copper than Red cabbage. While Alfalfa seeds contain 0.157mg of Copper, Red cabbage contains only 0.017mg.

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

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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
6
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +318.2%
Contains more Copper +823.5%
Contains more Calcium +40.6%
Contains more Potassium +207.6%
Contains more Manganese +29.3%
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%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +318.2%
Contains more Copper +823.5%
Contains more Calcium +40.6%
Contains more Potassium +207.6%
Contains more Manganese +29.3%
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
5
:
5
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +620%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin C +595.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +25.2%
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%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +620%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin C +595.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +25.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Protein +179%
Contains more Fats +331.3%
Contains more Carbs +251%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Equal in Water - 90.39
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
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +179%
Contains more Fats +331.3%
Contains more Carbs +251%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Equal in Water - 90.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
1
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +411.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +411.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
0
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2075%
Contains more Fructose +1133.3%
Alfalfa seeds
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
Red cabbage
16% 46% 39%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 1.48 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2075%
Contains more Fructose +1133.3%

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 Red cabbage
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 Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 3.99g 1.43g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.16g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 23kcal 31kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 0.12g 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 0.2g 3.83g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 2.1g Red cabbage
Calcium 32mg 45mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.96mg 0.8mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 30mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 243mg Red cabbage
Sodium 6mg 27mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.22mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.017mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.243mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 155IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.11mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 8.2mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.064mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.069mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.418mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.147mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 36µg 18µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.134mg 0.039mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.034mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.046mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.049mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.145mg 0.048mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.012g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.08g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Red cabbage
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
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.