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Chicory vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicory and Alfalfa seeds

  • Alfalfa seeds have more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C than Chicory.
  • Alfalfa seeds' daily need coverage for Copper is 12% more.
  • Chicory contains 3 times more Potassium than Alfalfa seeds. Chicory contains 211mg of Potassium, while Alfalfa seeds contain 79mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicory, witloof, 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.
Chicory
Chicory
2
:
8
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Potassium +167.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.2%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +207.8%
Contains more Manganese +88%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Chicory
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 9% 8% 12% 19% 1% 5% 17% 14% 2%
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 +167.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +68.4%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.2%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +207.8%
Contains more Manganese +88%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Chicory
Chicory
2
:
8
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.3%
Equal in Folate - 36
Chicory
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 10% 16% 7% 3% 9% 10% 28% 0% 0%
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 B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +288.3%
Equal in Folate - 36

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
3
:
2
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Carbs +90.5%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Protein +343.3%
Contains more Fats +590%
Equal in Water - 92.82
Chicory
4% 95%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +90.5%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Protein +343.3%
Contains more Fats +590%
Equal in Water - 92.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicory
Chicory
1
:
2
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +829.5%
Chicory
34% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 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 -65.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +829.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicory Alfalfa seeds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicory Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 0.9g 0.2g Chicory
Protein 0.9g 3.99g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.1g 0.69g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 4g 2.1g Chicory
Calories 17kcal 23kcal Alfalfa seeds
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Chicory
Fiber 3.1g 1.9g Chicory
Calcium 19mg 32mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.24mg 0.96mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 10mg 27mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 26mg 70mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 211mg 79mg Chicory
Sodium 2mg 6mg Chicory
Zinc 0.16mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.051mg 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.1mg 0.188mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 29IU 155IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 8µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 2.8mg 8.2mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.062mg 0.076mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.126mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.16mg 0.481mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.563mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.034mg Chicory
Folate 37µg 36µg Chicory
Vitamin K 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.016mg Chicory
Threonine 0.025mg 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.039mg 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.035mg 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.005mg Chicory
Phenylalanine 0.022mg Chicory
Valine 0.041mg 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.015mg Chicory
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.069g Chicory
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.056g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicory 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
7%
Chicory
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Chicory
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfalfa seeds
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 cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicory - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170404/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.