Corn vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Corn and Alfalfa seeds different?
- Corn is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Alfalfa seeds are richer in Vitamin K, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Alfalfa seeds is 25% higher.
- Corn contains 23 times more Sugar than Alfalfa seeds. While Corn contains 4.54g of Sugar, Alfalfa seeds contain only 0.2g.
Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw are the varieties 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.
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Potassium
+175.9%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Calcium
+966.7%
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Iron
+113.3%
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Zinc
+48.4%
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Copper
+220.4%
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Manganese
+12.6%
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Selenium
+200%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
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Potassium
+175.9%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Calcium
+966.7%
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Iron
+113.3%
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Zinc
+48.4%
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Copper
+220.4%
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Manganese
+12.6%
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Selenium
+200%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
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
+69.7%
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Vitamin E
+350%
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Vitamin B1
+22.4%
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Vitamin B3
+249.9%
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Vitamin B5
+40.7%
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Vitamin B6
+308.8%
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Vitamin C
+49.1%
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Vitamin B2
+121.1%
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Folate
+56.5%
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Vitamin K
+7525%
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Vitamin A
+69.7%
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Vitamin E
+350%
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Vitamin B1
+22.4%
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Vitamin B3
+249.9%
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Vitamin B5
+40.7%
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Vitamin B6
+308.8%
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Vitamin C
+49.1%
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Vitamin B2
+121.1%
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Folate
+56.5%
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Vitamin K
+7525%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+117.4%
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Carbs
+899%
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Other
+75%
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Protein
+17%
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Water
+26.4%
Protein:
3.41 g
Fats:
1.5 g
Carbs:
20.98 g
Water:
73.41 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
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Fats
+117.4%
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Carbs
+899%
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Other
+75%
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Protein
+17%
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Water
+26.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+567.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+47.4%
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Saturated Fat
-65%
Saturated Fat:
0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.603 g
Saturated Fat:
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.409 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+567.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+47.4%
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Saturated Fat
-65%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Sucrose
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Glucose
+950%
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Fructose
+558.3%
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Maltose
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Starch:
7.17 g
Sucrose:
2.74 g
Glucose:
0.84 g
Fructose:
0.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.17 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.08 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+950%
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Fructose
+558.3%
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Maltose
+∞%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.58g | 0.2g |
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| Protein | 3.41g | 3.99g |
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| Fats | 1.5g | 0.69g |
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| Carbs | 20.98g | 2.1g |
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| Calories | 96kcal | 23kcal |
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| Starch | 7.17g |
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| Fructose | 0.79g | 0.12g |
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| Sugar | 4.54g | 0.2g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.9g |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 0.45mg | 0.96mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 218mg | 79mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.157mg |
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| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.188mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 263IU | 155IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 13µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 8.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.126mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.683mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.792mg | 0.563mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 30.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.133mg | 0.143mg |
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| Leucine | 0.358mg | 0.267mg |
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| Lysine | 0.141mg | 0.214mg |
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| Methionine | 0.069mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg |
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| Valine | 0.191mg | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.091mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.197g | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.374g | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0.409g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.