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Alfalfa seeds vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Alfalfa seeds and Tomato

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Tomato is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Alfalfa seeds covers your daily Vitamin K needs 19% more than Tomato.
  • Tomato has 7 times less Vitamin B2 than Alfalfa seeds. Alfalfa seeds have 0.126mg of Vitamin B2, while Tomato has 0.019mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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 +220%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Zinc +441.2%
Contains more Copper +166.1%
Contains more Manganese +64.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
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 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Zinc +441.2%
Contains more Copper +166.1%
Contains more Manganese +64.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%

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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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +563.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +532.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +286.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +437.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2600%
Contains more Vitamin C +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +563.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +532.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +286.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +437.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2600%
Contains more Vitamin C +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +353.4%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Carbs +85.2%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Equal in Water - 94.52
4% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 92.82 g
Other: 0.4 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +353.4%
Contains more Fats +245%
Contains more Carbs +85.2%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +1462.5%
Contains more Fructose +1041.7%
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
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +1462.5%
Contains more Fructose +1041.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 2.69g Tomato
Protein 3.99g 0.88g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.2g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 3.89g Tomato
Calories 23kcal 18kcal Alfalfa seeds
Fructose 0.12g 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 0.2g 2.63g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 1.2g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 32mg 10mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 0.27mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 24mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 6mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.92mg 0.17mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.059mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.114mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 155IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 8.2mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.037mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.019mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.594mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.089mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.08mg Tomato
Folate 36µg 15µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 7.9µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato
Threonine 0.134mg 0.027mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.018mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.025mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.027mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.006mg Tomato
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.145mg 0.018mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.031g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.083g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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