Lotus seeds vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lotus seeds and alfalfa seeds
- Alfalfa seeds contain less manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, folate, and calcium than lotus seeds.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for lotus seeds is 93% higher.
- Alfalfa seeds have 19 times less vitamin B6 than lotus seeds. Lotus seeds have 0.629mg of vitamin B6, while alfalfa seeds have 0.034mg.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, lotus seeds, dried 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 | +677.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +409.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1631.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +267.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +794.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1133% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +742.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +232.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.41 g
Fats:
1.97 g
Carbs:
64.47 g
Water:
14.16 g
Other:
3.99 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +286.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2970% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +897.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +555.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.166 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 | +592.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +185.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.1% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.318mg | 0.188mg | 93% |
| Phosphorus | 626mg | 70mg | 79% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.076mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.629mg | 0.034mg | 46% |
| Magnesium | 210mg | 27mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1368mg | 79mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.53mg | 0.96mg | 32% |
| Vitamin K | 30.5µg | 25% | |
| Protein | 15.41g | 3.99g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.35mg | 0.157mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 64.47g | 2.1g | 21% |
| Folate | 104µg | 36µg | 17% |
| Calories | 332kcal | 23kcal | 15% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 32mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.2mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 0.481mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.851mg | 0.563mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.166g | 0.409g | 5% |
| Choline | 14.4mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 1.97g | 0.69g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.126mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.388g | 0.056g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.069g | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.92mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 64.47g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.747mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.765mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.215mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.985mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.991mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.43mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% |
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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
38%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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.