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Alfalfa seeds vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Alfalfa seeds and Sweet potato leaves?

  • Alfalfa seeds are richer in Vitamin B5, yet Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 226% higher.
  • Alfalfa seeds have 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Sweet potato leaves. Alfalfa seeds have 0.563mg of Vitamin B5, while Sweet potato leaves have 0.225mg.

We used Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Sweet potato leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +143.8%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +543%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
Equal in Sodium - 6
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 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +543%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Iron - 0.97
Equal in Sodium - 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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2337.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +890.8%
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 227% 0% 0% 37% 39% 80% 22% 14% 44% 0% 0% 756%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2337.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +890.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.2%
Contains more Fats +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +320%
Contains more Other +242.5%
Equal in Water - 86.81
4% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 92.82 g
Other: 0.4 g
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +60.2%
Contains more Fats +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +320%
Contains more Other +242.5%
Equal in Water - 86.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.4%
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.4%

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 Sweet potato leaves
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Sweet potato leaves Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 3.52g Sweet potato leaves
Protein 3.99g 2.49g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.51g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 8.82g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 23kcal 42kcal Sweet potato leaves
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 1.9g 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 32mg 78mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.96mg 0.97mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 27mg 70mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 70mg 81mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 79mg 508mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 6mg
Zinc 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A 155IU 3778IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 189µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 8.2mg 11mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.156mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.345mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 1.13mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.225mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.19mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 36µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 302.2µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Valine 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.111g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.02g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.228g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Sweet potato leaves
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
101%
Sweet potato leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
20%
Sweet potato leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
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?
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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. Sweet potato leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169303/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.