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Alfalfa seeds vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Alfalfa seeds and Turnip

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Folate, however, Turnip is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Alfalfa seeds covers your daily Vitamin K needs 25% more than Turnip.
  • Turnip contains 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Alfalfa seeds. Alfalfa seeds contain 0.126mg of Vitamin B2, while Turnip contains 0.03mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Turnips, 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
8
:
2
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.3%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +240.7%
Contains more Copper +84.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.3%
Contains more Potassium +141.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Turnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.3%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +240.7%
Contains more Copper +84.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.3%
Contains more Potassium +141.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Calcium - 30

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
7
:
3
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +30400%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
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%
Turnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +30400%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Protein +343.3%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Carbs +206.2%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Water - 91.87
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
Turnip
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +343.3%
Contains more Fats +590%
Contains more Carbs +206.2%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
2
:
1
Turnip
Turnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +671.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Turnip
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +671.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alfalfa seeds Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 3.99g 0.9g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.1g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 23kcal 28kcal Turnip
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g 3.8g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 1.8g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 32mg 30mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 0.3mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 27mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 191mg Turnip
Sodium 6mg 67mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.27mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.085mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Turnip
Vitamin A 155IU 0IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 8.2mg 21mg Turnip
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.04mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.03mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.4mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.2mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.09mg Turnip
Folate 36µg 15µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 0.1µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.009mg Turnip
Threonine 0.134mg 0.025mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.036mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.033mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.036mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.011mg Turnip
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Turnip
Valine 0.145mg 0.03mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.014mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.006g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.053g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Turnip
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
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.