Chinese broccoli vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chinese broccoli and alfalfa seeds
- Chinese broccoli has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, calcium, and potassium; however, alfalfa seeds are richer in copper and vitamin B5.
- Chinese broccoli covers your daily vitamin K needs 45% more than alfalfa seeds.
- Alfalfa seeds have 11 times less vitamin A than chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli has 1638IU of vitamin A, while alfalfa seeds have 155IU.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 CalciumCalcium | +212.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +230.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
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 | +243.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +925% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +178% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +254.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +250% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.69g
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Water
~92.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 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 | -37.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 84.8µg | 30.5µg | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 28.2mg | 8.2mg | 22% |
| Folate | 99µg | 36µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.061mg | 0.157mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 8µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.159mg | 0.563mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 32mg | 7% |
| Protein | 1.14g | 3.99g | 6% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 79mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.96mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.92mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 41mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.264mg | 0.188mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Choline | 25.3mg | 14.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.126mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.81g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.33g | 0.409g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 22kcal | 23kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.72g | 0.69g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.31g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.84g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.437mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.11g | 0.069g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% |
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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
40%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.