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Onion rings vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Onion rings and Alfalfa seeds?

  • Onion rings is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Alfalfa seeds are higher in Copper, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Onion rings's daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% more.
  • Onion rings has 31 times more Saturated Fat than Alfalfa seeds. While Onion rings has 2.137g of Saturated Fat, Alfalfa seeds have only 0.069g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Alfalfa seeds are lower.

We used Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw types 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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Iron +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Manganese +85.1%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +119%
Contains more Copper +115.1%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Contains more Iron +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Manganese +85.1%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +119%
Contains more Copper +115.1%
Equal in Calcium - 32
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.
Onion rings
Onion rings
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5
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.126
Equal in Folate - 36
Onion rings
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 6% 47% 27% 26% 18% 27% 25% 0% 86%
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 E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.126
Equal in Folate - 36

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Fats +1972.5%
Contains more Carbs +1509%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Water +100.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.99
Onion rings
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 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 Fats +1972.5%
Contains more Carbs +1509%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Water +100.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5257.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1766.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5257.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1766.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion rings
Onion rings
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Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1537.5%
Contains more Fructose +950%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Onion rings
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Alfalfa seeds
40% 60%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1537.5%
Contains more Fructose +950%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Onion rings Alfalfa seeds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
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

Nutrient Onion rings Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 31.59g 0.2g Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 3.99g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.69g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 2.1g Onion rings
Calories 276kcal 23kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g 0.12g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 0.2g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 2.2g 1.9g Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 32mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 1.25mg 0.96mg Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 27mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 71mg 70mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 79mg Onion rings
Sodium 370mg 6mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.42mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.073mg 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.348mg 0.188mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 0IU 155IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.02mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 8.2mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.076mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.126mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.481mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.563mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.034mg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 36µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 34.1µg 30.5µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.134mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.143mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.267mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.145mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Alfalfa seeds
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.069g Alfalfa seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.056g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.409g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Alfalfa seeds
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
22%
Onion rings
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.068g)
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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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.

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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.