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Chrysanthemum vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chrysanthemum and Alfalfa seeds different?

  • Chrysanthemum is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, while Alfalfa seeds are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chrysanthemum covers your daily need of Vitamin K 266% more than Alfalfa seeds.
  • Chrysanthemum contains 15 times more Vitamin A RAE than Alfalfa seeds. Chrysanthemum contains 116µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Alfalfa seeds contain 8µg.

Chrysanthemum, garland, raw and Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
5
:
5
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Calcium +265.6%
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +617.7%
Contains more Manganese +401.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Chrysanthemum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
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 +265.6%
Contains more Iron +138.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +617.7%
Contains more Manganese +401.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Copper +14.6%

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.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
7
:
3
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +1396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +417.6%
Contains more Folate +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1047.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.481
Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
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 +1396.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +417.6%
Contains more Folate +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1047.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.481

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
2
:
3
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Carbs +43.8%
Contains more Other +315%
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Fats +23.2%
Equal in Water - 92.82
Chrysanthemum
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 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 +43.8%
Contains more Other +315%
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Fats +23.2%
Equal in Water - 92.82

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chrysanthemum Alfalfa seeds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chrysanthemum Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 0.02g 0.2g Alfalfa seeds
Protein 3.36g 3.99g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.56g 0.69g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 3.02g 2.1g Chrysanthemum
Calories 24kcal 23kcal Chrysanthemum
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 3g 1.9g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 117mg 32mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 2.29mg 0.96mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 32mg 27mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 54mg 70mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 567mg 79mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 118mg 6mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.71mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.137mg 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.943mg 0.188mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.6µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 2320IU 155IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 116µg 8µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 1.4mg 8.2mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.076mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.144mg 0.126mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.531mg 0.481mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.563mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 0.034mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 177µg 36µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg 30.5µg Chrysanthemum
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 0.069g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chrysanthemum 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
107%
Chrysanthemum
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chrysanthemum
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.