Chayote vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chayote and Alfalfa seeds
- Chayote has more Folate, however, Alfalfa seeds are richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
- Alfalfa seeds covers your daily Vitamin K needs 22% more than Chayote.
- Alfalfa seeds have 3 times less Folate than Chayote. Chayote has 93µg of Folate, while Alfalfa seeds have 36µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chayote, fruit, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +58.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +182.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +288.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +334.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +643.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +56.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
94.24 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +386.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +430.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
~equal in
Water
~92.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 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 | -59.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +460% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +617.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 0.82g | 3.99g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.69g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 8.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.81g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 4.51g | 2.1g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 79mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.96mg |
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| Sugar | 1.66g | 0.2g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.157mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 155IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.188mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.126mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.563mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 30.5µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 9.2mg | 14.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.409g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.143mg |
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| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.267mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.214mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
13%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ()