Pecan vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pecan and alfalfa seeds
- Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron, while alfalfa seeds have more vitamin K.
- Pecan covers your daily need for manganese, 187% more than alfalfa seeds.
- Pecan contains 90 times more saturated fat than alfalfa seeds. While pecan contains 6.18g of saturated fat, alfalfa seeds contain only 0.069g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pecans 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 | +348.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +419% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +664.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +392.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +295.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2293.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +533.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +768.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +517.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +645.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +771.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10330.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +560% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +270% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2536.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 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 | +72758.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5184.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.46 g
Sucrose:
3.9 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +100% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +200% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.188mg | 187% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 0.409g | 141% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.157mg | 116% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 0.69g | 110% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 0.056g | 102% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.076mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.92mg | 33% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 23kcal | 33% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 1.9g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 70mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 0.069g | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 30.5µg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 27mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 0.96mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.034mg | 14% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 3.99g | 10% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 79mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 0.02mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 8.2mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 0.6µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.563mg | 6% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 14.4mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 2.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 0.481mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 36µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 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
31%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.