Truffle vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are truffle and alfalfa seeds different?
- Truffle has more fiber, selenium, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium than alfalfa seeds.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for truffle is 273% higher.
- Truffle contains 72 times more Selenium than alfalfa seeds. While truffle contains 43.4µg of Selenium, alfalfa seeds contain only 0.6µg.
Fungi, Cloud ears, dried and Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +207.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +396.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +854.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +512.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +937.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +569.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +229.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.25 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
73.01 g
Water:
14.8 g
Other:
2.21 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3376.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +452.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +527.2% |
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Fats
~0.69g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 284kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 9.25g | 3.99g |
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| Fats | 0.73g | 0.69g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.91g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 73.01g | 2.1g |
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| Magnesium | 83mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 159mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 754mg | 79mg |
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| Iron | 5.88mg | 0.96mg |
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| Sugar | 0.2g |
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| Fiber | 70.1g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.183mg | 0.157mg |
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| Zinc | 1.32mg | 0.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 184mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 35mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 155IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 1.951mg | 0.188mg |
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| Selenium | 43.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.126mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.267mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.563mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin K | 30.5µg |
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| Folate | 38µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 14.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.409g |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.143mg |
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| Leucine | 0.267mg |
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| Lysine | 0.214mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.