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Almond paste vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Almond paste and Alfalfa seeds

  • Almond paste has more Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Fiber, however, Alfalfa seeds are richer in Vitamin K.
  • Almond paste's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 90% more.
  • Almond paste contains 38 times more Saturated Fat than Alfalfa seeds. Almond paste contains 2.629g of Saturated Fat, while Alfalfa seeds contain 0.069g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almond paste and Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 52% 28% 60% 151% 40% 111% 1.2% 112% 23%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 7% 36% 52% 25% 30% 0.78% 25% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +381.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +437.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.5%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +189.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 271% 0% 21% 96% 27% 6.8% 8.3% 0% 0% 55% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 9.3% 0.4% 0% 19% 29% 9% 34% 7.8% 0% 76% 27% 7.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +67600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +398.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.076mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.034mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
4% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 2.1 g
Water: 92.82 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3920.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2176.7%
Contains more OtherOther +242.5%
Contains more WaterWater +559.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.821 g
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.409 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32064.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1323.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almond paste Alfalfa seeds
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond paste Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Calories 458kcal 23kcal Almond paste
Protein 9g 3.99g Almond paste
Fats 27.74g 0.69g Almond paste
Vitamin C 0.1mg 8.2mg Alfalfa seeds
Net carbs 43.01g 0.2g Almond paste
Carbs 47.81g 2.1g Almond paste
Magnesium 130mg 27mg Almond paste
Calcium 172mg 32mg Almond paste
Potassium 314mg 79mg Almond paste
Iron 1.6mg 0.96mg Almond paste
Sugar 36.25g 0.2g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 4.8g 1.9g Almond paste
Copper 0.454mg 0.157mg Almond paste
Zinc 1.48mg 0.92mg Almond paste
Phosphorus 258mg 70mg Almond paste
Sodium 9mg 6mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 0IU 155IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 13.54mg 0.02mg Almond paste
Manganese 0.856mg 0.188mg Almond paste
Selenium 4.2µg 0.6µg Almond paste
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.076mg Almond paste
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.126mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 0.481mg Almond paste
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 0.563mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.034mg Almond paste
Vitamin K 0µg 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Folate 73µg 36µg Almond paste
Choline 28.5mg 14.4mg Almond paste
Saturated Fat 2.629g 0.069g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 18.012g 0.056g Almond paste
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 0.409g Almond paste
Threonine 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Valine 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond paste Alfalfa seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
38%
Almond paste
19%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond paste
Almond paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.56g)
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.

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. Almond paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170160/nutrients
  2. Alfalfa seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168384/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.