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Potato vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato and Alfalfa seeds

  • Potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, however, Alfalfa seeds are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Alfalfa seeds covers your daily Vitamin K needs 24% more than Potato.
  • Alfalfa seeds contain 9 times less Vitamin B6 than Potato. Potato contains 0.311mg of Vitamin B6, while Alfalfa seeds contain 0.034mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 Iron +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +577.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.5%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +155.6%
Contains more Copper +33.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Contains more Iron +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +577.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.5%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +155.6%
Contains more Copper +33.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +814.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1425%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +814.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1425%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +907.1%
Contains more Other +232.5%
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Fats +430.8%
Contains more Water +23.9%
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
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 Carbs +907.1%
Contains more Other +232.5%
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Fats +430.8%
Contains more Water +23.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.5%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +617.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +450%
Contains more Fructose +183.3%
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 +450%
Contains more Fructose +183.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 0.2g Potato
Protein 2.5g 3.99g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.13g 0.69g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 21.15g 2.1g Potato
Calories 93kcal 23kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g 0.12g Potato
Sugar 1.18g 0.2g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 2.2g 1.9g Potato
Calcium 15mg 32mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 1.08mg 0.96mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 27mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 70mg
Potassium 535mg 79mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 6mg Alfalfa seeds
Zinc 0.36mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.118mg 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.219mg 0.188mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 10IU 155IU Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 8µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.02mg Potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg 8.2mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.076mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.126mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.481mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.563mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.034mg Potato
Folate 28µg 36µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 2µg 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.119mg 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.13mg 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.069g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.056g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
17%
Potato
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.

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