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Carrot vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Carrot and Alfalfa seeds

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Alfalfa seeds are higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 92% more than Alfalfa seeds.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Carrot. Carrot contains 0.138mg of Vitamin B6, while Alfalfa seeds contain 0.034mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Carrots, 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.
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
8
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Potassium +305.1%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Copper +248.9%
Contains more Manganese +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Contains more Potassium +305.1%
Contains more Iron +220%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Copper +248.9%
Contains more Manganese +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Calcium - 32

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.
Carrot
Carrot
4
:
6
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +10678.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +131.1%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 +10678.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.2%
Contains more Folate +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +131.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
3
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Carbs +356.2%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Protein +329%
Contains more Fats +187.5%
Equal in Water - 92.82
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Carbs +356.2%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Protein +329%
Contains more Fats +187.5%
Equal in Water - 92.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
2
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.6%
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 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 -46.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +249.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
4
:
0
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +637.5%
Contains more Fructose +358.3%
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Alfalfa seeds
40% 60%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +637.5%
Contains more Fructose +358.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carrot Alfalfa seeds
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 Carrot Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 0.2g Carrot
Protein 0.93g 3.99g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.24g 0.69g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 9.58g 2.1g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 23kcal Carrot
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g 0.12g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 0.2g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 2.8g 1.9g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 32mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 0.96mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 12mg 27mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 35mg 70mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 320mg 79mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 6mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.24mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.045mg 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.143mg 0.188mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 16706IU 155IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 8µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.02mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 8.2mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.076mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.126mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.481mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.563mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.034mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 36µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 13.2µg 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg 0.134mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.102mg 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.101mg 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.069g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.056g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.