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 covers your daily need of 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.
| 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% |
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 | +82.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +260% |
| 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
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
37.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
1.2 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.618 g
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.
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| 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
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| Calories | 182kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 4.32g | 3.99g |
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| Fats | 1.68g | 0.69g |
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| Vitamin C | 15mg | 8.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 37.6g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 37.6g | 2.1g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 27mg | |
| Calcium | 2mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 510mg | 79mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 0.96mg |
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| Sugar | 0.2g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.274mg | 0.157mg |
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| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 124mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 558IU | 155IU |
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| Vitamin A | 28µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.113mg | 0.188mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.22mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.126mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.16mg | 0.563mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin K | 30.5µg |
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| Folate | 54µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 14.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.319g | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.619g | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.618g | 0.409g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.071mg |
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| Threonine | 0.268mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.209mg | 0.143mg |
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| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0.267mg |
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| Lysine | 0.206mg | 0.214mg |
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| Methionine | 0.055mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.102mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
31%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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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