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Potato pancake vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato pancake and Alfalfa seeds

  • Potato pancake has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Choline, while Alfalfa seeds has more Vitamin K.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily need of Sodium 33% more than Alfalfa seeds.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato pancakes 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.
Potato pancake
Potato pancake
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Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Iron +74%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.9%
Contains more Potassium +687.3%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +38.3%
Contains more Selenium +1383.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +31.4%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Potato pancake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
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 +74%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.9%
Contains more Potassium +687.3%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +38.3%
Contains more Selenium +1383.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +31.4%
Equal in Calcium - 32

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.
Potato pancake
Potato pancake
10
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2
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Vitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1217.6%
Contains more Folate +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1029.6%
Potato pancake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
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 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1217.6%
Contains more Folate +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1029.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato pancake
Potato pancake
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Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Protein +52.4%
Contains more Fats +2039.1%
Contains more Carbs +1224.3%
Contains more Other +795%
Contains more Water +94.3%
Potato pancake
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 +52.4%
Contains more Fats +2039.1%
Contains more Carbs +1224.3%
Contains more Other +795%
Contains more Water +94.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato pancake
Potato pancake
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Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6560.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1737.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Potato pancake
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 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 +6560.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1737.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato pancake
Potato pancake
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Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +850%
Contains more Fructose +366.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Potato pancake
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 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 +850%
Contains more Fructose +366.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 0.2g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 3.99g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.69g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 2.1g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 23kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g 0.12g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g 0.2g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 3.3g 1.9g Potato pancake
Calcium 32mg 32mg
Iron 1.67mg 0.96mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 36mg 27mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 128mg 70mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 79mg Potato pancake
Sodium 764mg 6mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.7mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.18mg 0.157mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg 0.188mg Potato pancake
Selenium 8.9µg 0.6µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 155IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 8µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.02mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 8.2mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.076mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.126mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.481mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.563mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.034mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 36µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg 0.134mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0.143mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg 0.267mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg 0.214mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg 0.145mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Alfalfa seeds
Saturated Fat 2.496g 0.069g Alfalfa seeds
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g 0.056g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.409g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake 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
37%
Potato pancake
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 758mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.427g)
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 ($)

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.