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Napa cabbage vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Napa cabbage and Alfalfa seeds

  • Alfalfa seeds are higher than Napa cabbage in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
  • Alfalfa seeds' daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 11% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, napa, cooked 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.
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
2
:
8
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +557.1%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 79
Equal in Manganese - 0.188
Napa cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Iron +29.7%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +557.1%
Contains more Copper +63.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 79
Equal in Manganese - 0.188

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.
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
3
:
7
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +69.7%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1508.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.481
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034
Napa cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 1% 0% 28% 19% 30% 10% 34% 8% 27% 0% 77%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.7%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1508.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.481
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
2
:
3
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Protein +262.7%
Contains more Fats +305.9%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Equal in Carbs - 2.1
Equal in Water - 92.82
Napa cabbage
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Alfalfa seeds
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 Protein +262.7%
Contains more Fats +305.9%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Equal in Carbs - 2.1
Equal in Water - 92.82

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 0.2g Napa cabbage
Protein 1.1g 3.99g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.17g 0.69g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.23g 2.1g Napa cabbage
Calories 12kcal 23kcal Alfalfa seeds
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 0.2g Napa cabbage
Fiber 1.9g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 29mg 32mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.74mg 0.96mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 8mg 27mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 19mg 70mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 87mg 79mg Napa cabbage
Sodium 11mg 6mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.14mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.096mg 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.203mg 0.188mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 263IU 155IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 8µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.02mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin C 3.2mg 8.2mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.076mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.126mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.481mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.563mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.034mg Napa cabbage
Folate 43µg 36µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Threonine 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Valine 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Saturated Fat 0.069g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage Alfalfa seeds
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
7%
Napa cabbage
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.