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Ginkgo nuts vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ginkgo nuts and alfalfa seeds different?

  • Ginkgo nuts are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin C, while alfalfa seeds are higher in vitamin B5 and zinc.
  • Ginkgo nuts cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 34% more than alfalfa seeds.
  • Ginkgo nuts contain 10 times more vitamin B6 than alfalfa seeds. Ginkgo nuts contain 0.328mg of vitamin B6, while alfalfa seeds contain 0.034mg.

Nuts, ginkgo nuts, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 0.6% 45% 38% 91% 9.3% 53% 0.91% 15% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 7% 36% 52% 25% 30% 0.78% 25% 3.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +545.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Iron ~0.96mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 50% 9.3% 0% 0% 55% 21% 113% 9.6% 76% 0% 0% 41% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 2.7% 0.4% 0% 19% 29% 9% 34% 7.8% 0% 76% 27% 7.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +864.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 g
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 FatsFats +143.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1690.5%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
Contains more WaterWater +68.2%
~equal in Protein ~3.99g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 40% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.618 g
13% 10% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.409 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1005.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginkgo nuts Alfalfa seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 6mg 0.481mg 34%
Vitamin K 30.5µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.034mg 23%
Potassium 510mg 79mg 13%
Copper 0.274mg 0.157mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.076mg 12%
Carbs 37.6g 2.1g 12%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.563mg 8%
Phosphorus 124mg 70mg 8%
Calories 182kcal 23kcal 8%
Vitamin C 15mg 8.2mg 8%
Folate 54µg 36µg 5%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.92mg 5%
Manganese 0.113mg 0.188mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.126mg 3%
Choline 14.4mg 3%
Calcium 2mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 8µg 2%
Fats 1.68g 0.69g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.619g 0.056g 1%
Saturated fat 0.319g 0.069g 1%
Protein 4.32g 3.99g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.618g 0.409g 1%
Iron 1mg 0.96mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 37.6g 0.2g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 0.2g N/A
Sodium 7mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.209mg 0.143mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0.267mg 0%
Lysine 0.206mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.055mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.102mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginkgo nuts Alfalfa seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
29%
Ginkgo nuts
18%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Ginkgo nuts
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
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 - 0.25g)
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 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. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/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.