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Tomato vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tomato and Alfalfa seeds

  • Tomato has more Vitamin C, however, Alfalfa seeds are richer in Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Alfalfa seeds covers your daily Vitamin K needs 19% more than Tomato.
  • Alfalfa seeds have 3 times less Potassium than Tomato. Tomato has 237mg of Potassium, while Alfalfa seeds have 79mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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 Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Zinc +441.2%
Contains more Copper +166.1%
Contains more Manganese +64.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 36% 20% 30% 7% 1% 26% 53% 25% 4%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Zinc +441.2%
Contains more Copper +166.1%
Contains more Manganese +64.9%
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.
Tomato
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +437.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2600%
Contains more Vitamin C +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +563.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +532.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +286.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
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 +437.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2600%
Contains more Vitamin C +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +563.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +532.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +286.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +85.2%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Contains more Protein +353.4%
Contains more Fats +245%
Equal in Water - 92.82
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 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 +85.2%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Contains more Protein +353.4%
Contains more Fats +245%
Equal in Water - 92.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.8%
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
13% 10% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.409 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +1462.5%
Contains more Fructose +1041.7%
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 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 Glucose +1462.5%
Contains more Fructose +1041.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato Alfalfa seeds Opinion
Net carbs 2.69g 0.2g Tomato
Protein 0.88g 3.99g Alfalfa seeds
Fats 0.2g 0.69g Alfalfa seeds
Carbs 3.89g 2.1g Tomato
Calories 18kcal 23kcal Alfalfa seeds
Fructose 1.37g 0.12g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g 0.2g Alfalfa seeds
Fiber 1.2g 1.9g Alfalfa seeds
Calcium 10mg 32mg Alfalfa seeds
Iron 0.27mg 0.96mg Alfalfa seeds
Magnesium 11mg 27mg Alfalfa seeds
Phosphorus 24mg 70mg Alfalfa seeds
Potassium 237mg 79mg Tomato
Sodium 5mg 6mg Tomato
Zinc 0.17mg 0.92mg Alfalfa seeds
Copper 0.059mg 0.157mg Alfalfa seeds
Manganese 0.114mg 0.188mg Alfalfa seeds
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin A 833IU 155IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 8µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.02mg Tomato
Vitamin C 13.7mg 8.2mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.076mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.126mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0.481mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.089mg 0.563mg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.034mg Tomato
Folate 15µg 36µg Alfalfa seeds
Vitamin K 7.9µg 30.5µg Alfalfa seeds
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato
Threonine 0.027mg 0.134mg Alfalfa seeds
Isoleucine 0.018mg 0.143mg Alfalfa seeds
Leucine 0.025mg 0.267mg Alfalfa seeds
Lysine 0.027mg 0.214mg Alfalfa seeds
Methionine 0.006mg Tomato
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.018mg 0.145mg Alfalfa seeds
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.069g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.056g Alfalfa seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.409g Alfalfa seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato 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
16%
Tomato
20%
Alfalfa seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
21%
Alfalfa seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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 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.

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.