Hearts of palm vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Hearts of palm and Alfalfa seeds
- Hearts of palm have more Manganese, and Iron, however, Alfalfa seeds are richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Hearts of palm' daily need coverage for Manganese is 52% more.
- Hearts of palm contain 71 times more Sodium than Alfalfa seeds. Hearts of palm contain 426mg of Sodium, while Alfalfa seeds contain 6mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Hearts of palm, canned 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.
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Calcium
+81.3%
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Iron
+226%
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Magnesium
+40.7%
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Potassium
+124.1%
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Zinc
+25%
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Manganese
+641.5%
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Selenium
+16.7%
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Sodium
-98.6%
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Copper
+18%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
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Calcium
+81.3%
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Iron
+226%
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Magnesium
+40.7%
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Potassium
+124.1%
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Zinc
+25%
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Manganese
+641.5%
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Selenium
+16.7%
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-98.6%
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Copper
+18%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+590.9%
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Vitamin B2
+121.1%
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Vitamin B3
+10.1%
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Vitamin B5
+346.8%
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Vitamin B6
+54.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8.2
Equal in Folate - 36
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+590.9%
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Vitamin B2
+121.1%
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Vitamin B3
+10.1%
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Vitamin B5
+346.8%
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Vitamin B6
+54.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8.2
Equal in Folate - 36
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+120%
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+410%
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Protein
+58.3%
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Fats
+11.3%
Equal in Water - 92.82
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2.52 g
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0.62 g
Carbs:
4.62 g
Water:
90.2 g
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2.04 g
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3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
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2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
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0.4 g
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Carbs
+120%
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+410%
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Protein
+58.3%
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Fats
+11.3%
Equal in Water - 92.82
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+83.9%
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Saturated Fat
-46.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+102.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.202 g
Saturated Fat:
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.409 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+83.9%
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Saturated Fat
-46.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+102.5%
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.22g | 0.2g |
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| Protein | 2.52g | 3.99g |
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| Fats | 0.62g | 0.69g |
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| Carbs | 4.62g | 2.1g |
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| Calories | 28kcal | 23kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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| Sugar | 0.2g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.9g |
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| Calcium | 58mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 3.13mg | 0.96mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 65mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 177mg | 79mg |
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| Sodium | 426mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 1.15mg | 0.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.133mg | 0.157mg |
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| Manganese | 1.394mg | 0.188mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 155IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 8.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.126mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.437mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.126mg | 0.563mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.022mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 39µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 30.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.097mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.101mg | 0.143mg |
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| Leucine | 0.169mg | 0.267mg |
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| Lysine | 0.091mg | 0.214mg |
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| Methionine | 0.042mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg |
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| Valine | 0.114mg | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.055mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.13g | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.103g | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.202g | 0.409g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hearts of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hearts of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)