Broccoli vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between broccoli and alfalfa seeds
- Broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, potassium, folate, and vitamin E; however, alfalfa seeds are richer in copper.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 90% higher.
- Broccoli has 39 times more vitamin E than alfalfa seeds. While broccoli has 0.78mg of vitamin E, alfalfa seeds have only 0.02mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +316.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +124.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
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 | +987.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +301.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +414.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +233.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +216.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +117.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.5% |
~equal in
Water
~92.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.409 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +409.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +976.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.49 g
Fructose:
0.68 g
Lactose:
0.21 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.08 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +512.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +466.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 3.99g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 0.69g |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 8.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 2.1g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 79mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.96mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.2g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.157mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 155IU |
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.188mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.126mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.563mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 30.5µg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 18.7mg | 14.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.409g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.143mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.267mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.214mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g | 0.12g |
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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
61%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.