Cashew vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cashew and alfalfa seeds different?
- Cashew is higher than alfalfa seeds in copper, phosphorus, iron, manganese, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Cashew covers your daily need for copper 226% more than alfalfa seeds.
- Cashew contains 113 times more Saturated Fat than alfalfa seeds. Cashew contains 7.783g of Saturated Fat, while alfalfa seeds contain 0.069g.
- Alfalfa seeds are lower in saturated Fat.
Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +981.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +735.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +595.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1298.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +528.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +747.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +780.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3216.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 EVitamin E | +4400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +456.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1126.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1540% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +356.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6255.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1337.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +535% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1685% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
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 | +42394.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1818.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
23.49 g
Sucrose:
5.81 g
Glucose:
0.05 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +60% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +140% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 553kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 18.22g | 3.99g |
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| Fats | 43.85g | 0.69g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 8.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.89g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 30.19g | 2.1g |
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| Magnesium | 292mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 660mg | 79mg |
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| Iron | 6.68mg | 0.96mg |
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| Sugar | 5.91g | 0.2g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 0.157mg |
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| Zinc | 5.78mg | 0.92mg |
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| Starch | 23.49g |
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| Phosphorus | 593mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 155IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 1.655mg | 0.188mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.126mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 0.563mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 30.5µg |
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| Folate | 25µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 14.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.783g | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.797g | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 0.409g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg |
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| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.143mg |
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| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0.267mg |
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| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0.214mg |
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| Methionine | 0.362mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.456mg |
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| Fructose | 0.05g | 0.12g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.714g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.