Capers vs. Alfalfa Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Capers and Alfalfa Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
capers
versus
alfalfa sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in capers and alfalfa sprouts:
- Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
- Caper is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Capers (Capers, canned) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Alfalfa sprouts and capers contain similar amounts of calories - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and caper has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, capers is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to alfalfa sprouts for fat. Capers has a macronutrient ratio of 26:53:22 and for alfalfa sprouts, 52:27:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Capers | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 52% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 27% |
| Fat | 22% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both alfalfa sprouts and capers are low in carbohydrates - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Caper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 68% more dietary fiber than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caper has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Alfalfa sprouts and capers contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and caper has 0.41g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Alfalfa sprout has 69% more protein than caper - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and caper has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both alfalfa sprouts and capers are low in saturated fat - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caper has 0.23g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Alfalfa sprout has 91% more Vitamin C than caper - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and caper has 4.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Alfalfa sprouts and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and caper has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Alfalfa sprouts and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and caper has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Alfalfa sprouts and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caper has 24.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both capers and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Capers | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.018 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.139 MG | 0.126 MG |
| Niacin | 0.652 MG | 0.481 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.027 MG | 0.563 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Alfalfa sprouts and capers contain similar amounts of calcium - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Caper has 74% more iron than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and caper has 1.7mg of iron.
potassium
Alfalfa sprouts and capers contain similar amounts of potassium - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both capers and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Capers | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 83 UG | 87 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both capers and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Capers | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.183 G | 0.175 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.184 G | 0.175 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more linoleic acid than caper per 100 grams.
| Capers | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.111 G | 0.234 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.234 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Capers or Alfalfa Sprouts .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Capers (Capers, canned) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does alfalfa sprouts or capers contain more calories in 100 grams?Alfalfa sprouts and capers contain similar amounts of calories - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and caper has 23 calories.
Is alfalfa sprouts or capers better for protein?
Alfalfa sprout has 70% more protein than caper - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and caper has 2.4g of protein.
Does alfalfa sprouts or capers have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both alfalfa sprouts and capers are low in carbohydrates - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbs for 100g and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.