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Alfalfa seeds vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Alfalfa seeds and Taro different?

  • Alfalfa seeds are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Potassium, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Alfalfa seeds is 25% higher.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Taro. While Alfalfa seeds contain 0.126mg of Vitamin B2, Taro contains only 0.025mg.

Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Taro, raw are the varieties 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
3
:
7
Taro
Taro
Contains more Iron +74.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +648.1%
Contains more Manganese +103.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.172
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +74.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +648.1%
Contains more Manganese +103.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.172

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
6
:
4
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2950%
Contains more Vitamin E +11800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +732.4%
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%
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2950%
Contains more Vitamin E +11800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +732.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +166%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Water +31.4%
Contains more Carbs +1160%
Contains more Other +200%
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
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +166%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Water +31.4%
Contains more Carbs +1160%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Taro Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 22.36g Taro
Protein 3.99g 1.5g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.2g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 26.46g Taro
Calories 23kcal 112kcal Taro
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g 0.4g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 32mg 43mg Taro
Iron 0.96mg 0.55mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 70mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 79mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 6mg 11mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.23mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.188mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 155IU 76IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 4µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 8.2mg 4.5mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.025mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.303mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 36µg 22µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 1µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.134mg 0.069mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.054mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.111mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.067mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.145mg 0.082mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.016g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.083g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.