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Pickled cucumber vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pickled cucumber and Alfalfa seeds

  • Pickled cucumber has more Vitamin K, however, Alfalfa seeds are richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Pickled cucumber's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% more.
  • Pickled cucumber contains 2 times more Vitamin K than Alfalfa seeds. Pickled cucumber contains 47µg of Vitamin K, while Alfalfa seeds contain 30.5µg.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pickles, cucumber, sour 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.
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
0
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10
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +243.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +4500%
Contains more Copper +84.7%
Contains more Manganese +1609.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Pickled cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Alfalfa seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +243.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +4500%
Contains more Copper +84.7%
Contains more Manganese +1609.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
3
:
7
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +720%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1381.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277.8%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
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 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +720%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1381.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277.8%
Contains more Folate +3500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
3
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2
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Other +682.5%
Contains more Protein +1109.1%
Contains more Fats +245%
Equal in Carbs - 2.1
Equal in Water - 92.82
Pickled cucumber
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 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 Other +682.5%
Contains more Protein +1109.1%
Contains more Fats +245%
Equal in Carbs - 2.1
Equal in Water - 92.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
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2
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +404.9%
Pickled cucumber
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Alfalfa seeds
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +404.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pickled cucumber Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 1.06g 0.2g Pickled cucumber
Protein 0.33g 3.99g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.2g 0.69g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 2.26g 2.1g Pickled cucumber
Calories 11kcal 23kcal Alfalfa seeds
Fructose 0.12g Alfalfa seeds
Sugar 1.06g 0.2g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.2g 1.9g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 0mg 32mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.4mg 0.96mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 4mg 27mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 14mg 70mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 23mg 79mg Alfalfa seeds
Sodium 1208mg 6mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.02mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.085mg 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.011mg 0.188mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 191IU 155IU Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 8µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.02mg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin C 1mg 8.2mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.076mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.126mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.481mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B5 0.038mg 0.563mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.034mg Alfalfa seeds
Folate 1µg 36µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 47µg 30.5µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Threonine 0.009mg 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.01mg 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.014mg 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.014mg 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Valine 0.011mg 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.005mg Pickled cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.069g Pickled cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.056g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pickled cucumber 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
12%
Pickled cucumber
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pickled cucumber
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.