Drumstick leaves vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between drumstick leaves and alfalfa seeds
- Drumstick leaves have more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while alfalfa seeds have more vitamin B5.
- Drumstick leaves cover your daily need for vitamin A, 148% more than alfalfa seeds.
- Drumstick leaves contain 35 times more vitamin B6 than alfalfa seeds. While drumstick leaves contain 1.2mg of vitamin B6, alfalfa seeds contain only 0.034mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Drumstick leaves, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +478.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +326.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +316.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +465.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 | +530.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +238.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +423.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +350.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.4 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
8.28 g
Water:
78.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +294.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +465% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.2mg | 0.034mg | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 51.7mg | 8.2mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.66mg | 0.126mg | 41% |
| Vitamin A | 378µg | 8µg | 41% |
| Manganese | 1.063mg | 0.188mg | 38% |
| Iron | 4mg | 0.96mg | 38% |
| Vitamin K | 30.5µg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 185mg | 32mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.257mg | 0.076mg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.4g | 3.99g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 0.481mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.125mg | 0.563mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 79mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.157mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.92mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.4mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.409g | 3% | |
| Calories | 64kcal | 23kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.28g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 40µg | 36µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.69g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.28g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.9g | 0% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.411mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.451mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.791mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.537mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.123mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.611mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
67%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.