Celtuce vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between celtuce and alfalfa seeds?
- Celtuce is richer in vitamin A, manganese, vitamin C, and potassium, yet alfalfa seeds are richer in copper, vitamin B5, zinc, and iron.
- Celtuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 67% higher.
- Celtuce has 4 times more potassium than alfalfa seeds. Celtuce has 330mg of potassium, while alfalfa seeds have 79mg.
We used Celtuce, raw and Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +21.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +317.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +292.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.5% |
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 | +137.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2087.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +207.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
94.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +369.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130% |
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Water
~92.82g
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 | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 30.5µg | 25% | |
| Manganese | 0.688mg | 0.188mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 175µg | 8µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 19.5mg | 8.2mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.157mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.563mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 79mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 3.99g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.92mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.96mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.126mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 39mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.409g | 3% | |
| Choline | 14.4mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 36µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.69g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 23kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.95g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.55mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.039mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.052mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.055mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% |
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
17%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Celtuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 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.
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.