Alfalfa seeds vs. Watermelon seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between alfalfa seeds and watermelon seeds
- Alfalfa seeds have less magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Watermelon seeds cover your daily magnesium needs 116% more than alfalfa seeds.
- Alfalfa seeds have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1807.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +720.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +658.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +336.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1013% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +978.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +758.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +638% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +61.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
28.33 g
Fats:
47.37 g
Carbs:
15.31 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
3.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1738% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +610% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6765.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +629% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +885% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.409 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.779 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.407 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13126.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6768.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.409g | 28.094g | 185% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 515mg | 116% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 755mg | 98% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 10.24mg | 85% |
| Iron | 0.96mg | 7.28mg | 79% |
| Fats | 0.69g | 47.37g | 72% |
| Manganese | 0.188mg | 1.614mg | 62% |
| Copper | 0.157mg | 0.686mg | 59% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 28.33g | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 9.779g | 44% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 557kcal | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 30.5µg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.481mg | 3.55mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 7.407g | 18% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 648mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.2mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% | |
| Folate | 36µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 2.1g | 15.31g | 4% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.563mg | 0.346mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.089mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.4mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 32mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.126mg | 0.145mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 15.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.143mg | 1.342mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.267mg | 2.149mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.887mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.834mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 2.031mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 1.556mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
177%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watermelon seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.71g)
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 ($)
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.