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Drumstick tree vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Drumstick tree and Alfalfa seeds

  • Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Alfalfa seeds are richer in Copper, and Iron.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 148% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has 6 times more Potassium than Alfalfa seeds. While Drumstick tree has 461mg of Potassium, Alfalfa seeds have only 79mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Drumstick pods, 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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
4
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6
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +483.5%
Contains more Manganese +37.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +104.4%
Contains more Copper +86.9%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +483.5%
Contains more Manganese +37.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +104.4%
Contains more Copper +86.9%
Equal in Calcium - 32

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.
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
5
:
5
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Vitamin C +1619.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.3%
Drumstick tree
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 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 C +1619.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
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3
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Carbs +306.2%
Contains more Other +142.5%
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +245%
Equal in Water - 92.82
Drumstick tree
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 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 +306.2%
Contains more Other +142.5%
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +245%
Equal in Water - 92.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
2
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1
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13533.3%
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 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 -52.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13533.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drumstick tree Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 5.33g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Protein 2.1g 3.99g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.2g 0.69g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 8.53g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Calories 37kcal 23kcal Drumstick tree
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.2g 1.9g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 32mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.36mg 0.96mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 45mg 27mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 50mg 70mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 461mg 79mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 42mg 6mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.45mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.084mg 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.259mg 0.188mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 74IU 155IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 8µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 141mg 8.2mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.076mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.126mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.481mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 0.563mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.034mg Drumstick tree
Folate 44µg 36µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
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 0.033g 0.069g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g 0.056g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drumstick tree 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
52%
Drumstick tree
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Drumstick tree
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
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.

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.