Turnip vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Turnip and Alfalfa seeds
- Turnip has more Vitamin C, however, Alfalfa seeds are higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Folate.
- Alfalfa seeds covers your daily Vitamin K needs 25% more than Turnip.
- Alfalfa seeds contain 3 times less Vitamin C than Turnip. Turnip contains 21mg of Vitamin C, while Alfalfa seeds contain 8.2mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Turnips, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +141.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +220% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +159.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +156.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +30400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.43 g
Water:
91.87 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +343.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +590% |
~equal in
Water
~92.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.053 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.409 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +833.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +671.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 28kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 0.9g | 3.99g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.69g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 8.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.63g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 6.43g | 2.1g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 191mg | 79mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.96mg |
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| Sugar | 3.8g | 0.2g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.157mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 67mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 155IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.134mg | 0.188mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.126mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 0.563mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 30.5µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 11.1mg | 14.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.409g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0.143mg |
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| Leucine | 0.033mg | 0.267mg |
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| Lysine | 0.036mg | 0.214mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg |
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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
11%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfalfa seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)