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Alfalfa seeds vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Alfalfa seeds and Welsh onion

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Welsh onion have more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Welsh onion is 136% higher.
  • Welsh onion has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Alfalfa seeds. Alfalfa seeds have 0.563mg of Vitamin B5, while Welsh onion has 0.169mg.

Food types used in this article are Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw and Onions, welsh, 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
7
:
2
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +124.3%
Contains more Manganese +37.2%
Contains more Iron +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +168.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Welsh onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Zinc +76.9%
Contains more Copper +124.3%
Contains more Manganese +37.2%
Contains more Iron +27.1%
Contains more Potassium +168.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
5
:
5
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.1%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +648.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin C +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +534.1%
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%
Welsh onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 11% 0% 90% 13% 21% 8% 11% 17% 12% 0% 484%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.1%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +648.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2450%
Contains more Vitamin C +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +534.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
3
:
2
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +72.5%
Contains more Carbs +209.5%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Water - 90.5
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
Welsh onion
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +72.5%
Contains more Carbs +209.5%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Water - 90.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
1
:
1
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.067
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.056
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Welsh onion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.156 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.067
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.056

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 Welsh onion
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Welsh onion Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 4.1g Welsh onion
Protein 3.99g 1.9g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.69g 0.4g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.1g 6.5g Welsh onion
Calories 23kcal 34kcal Welsh onion
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g 2.18g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.9g 2.4g Welsh onion
Calcium 32mg 18mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.96mg 1.22mg Welsh onion
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 70mg 49mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 79mg 212mg Welsh onion
Sodium 6mg 17mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.92mg 0.52mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.157mg 0.07mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.188mg 0.137mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 155IU 1160IU Welsh onion
Vitamin A RAE 8µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.51mg Welsh onion
Vitamin C 8.2mg 27mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.05mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.09mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.481mg 0.4mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.563mg 0.169mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.072mg Welsh onion
Folate 36µg 16µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 30.5µg 193.4µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.021mg Welsh onion
Threonine 0.134mg 0.074mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg 0.081mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg 0.113mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg 0.095mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.021mg Welsh onion
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Welsh onion
Valine 0.145mg 0.084mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.033mg Welsh onion
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.067g Welsh onion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g 0.056g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g 0.156g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alfalfa seeds Welsh onion
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
61%
Welsh onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Alfalfa seeds
17%
Welsh onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.