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Broad bean vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broad bean and Alfalfa seeds

  • Broad bean has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Folate, however, Alfalfa seeds are richer in Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Broad bean covers your daily Vitamin C needs 13% more than Alfalfa seeds.
  • Alfalfa seeds have 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Broad bean. Broad bean has 1.2mg of Vitamin B3, while Alfalfa seeds have 0.481mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
6
:
4
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +144.3%
Contains more Manganese +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +95.7%
Contains more Copper +161.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +144.3%
Contains more Manganese +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +95.7%
Contains more Copper +161.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70

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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
5
:
5
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.5%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +753%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.5%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +753%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
3
:
2
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Carbs +381%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Fats +38%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
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
Contains more Protein +20.3%
Contains more Carbs +381%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Fats +38%
Contains more Water +10.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
0
:
3
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 0.2g Broad bean
Protein 4.8g 3.99g Broad bean
Fats 0.5g 0.69g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 10.1g 2.1g Broad bean
Calories 62kcal 23kcal Broad bean
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g 1.9g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 32mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 1.5mg 0.96mg Broad bean
Magnesium 31mg 27mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 73mg 70mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 79mg Broad bean
Sodium 41mg 6mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.47mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.06mg 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.261mg 0.188mg Broad bean
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 270IU 155IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 8µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 19.8mg 8.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.076mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.126mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.481mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.563mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.034mg Alfalfa seeds
Folate 58µg 36µg Broad bean
Vitamin K 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg 0.134mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.143mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg 0.267mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg 0.214mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg 0.145mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.069g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.056g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean Alfalfa seeds
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
18%
Broad bean
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.