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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 C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, 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 10 times less Vitamin A RAE than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli has 82µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Alfalfa seeds have 8µg.

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.
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
4
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6
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +230.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.4%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +135.9%
Contains more Copper +157.4%
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +230.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.4%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +135.9%
Contains more Copper +157.4%

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.
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
8
:
2
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +956.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254.1%
Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
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 A +956.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +243.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
4
:
1
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Carbs +81.4%
Contains more Other +97.5%
Contains more Protein +250%
Equal in Fats - 0.69
Equal in Water - 92.82
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 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 +81.4%
Contains more Other +97.5%
Contains more Protein +250%
Equal in Fats - 0.69
Equal in Water - 92.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
0
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3
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%
Chinese broccoli
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 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 -37.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Chinese broccoli Alfalfa seeds
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 0.2g Chinese broccoli
Protein 1.14g 3.99g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.72g 0.69g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 2.1g Chinese broccoli
Calories 22kcal 23kcal Alfalfa seeds
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.84g 0.2g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 2.5g 1.9g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 32mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.96mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 41mg 70mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 261mg 79mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 6mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.39mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.061mg 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.264mg 0.188mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.6µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 155IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 8µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.02mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 8.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.076mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.126mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.481mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.563mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.034mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 36µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 30.5µg Chinese broccoli
Threonine 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Valine 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.069g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.056g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
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.

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.