Coconut Cream vs. Alfalfa Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Cream and Alfalfa Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut cream
versus
alfalfa sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut cream and alfalfa sprouts:
- Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Coconut cream is a great source of iron.
- Coconut cream is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coconut cream is high in calories and alfalfa sprout has 93% less calories than coconut cream - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and coconut cream has 330 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut cream is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to alfalfa sprouts per calorie. Coconut cream has a macronutrient ratio of 4:8:88 and for alfalfa sprouts, 52:27:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Cream | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 52% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 27% |
| Fat | 88% | 21% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Alfalfa sprouts and coconut cream contain similar amounts of carbs - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut cream has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Alfalfa sprouts and coconut cream contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Alfalfa sprouts and coconut cream contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Alfalfa sprouts and coconut cream contain similar amounts of protein - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and coconut cream has 3.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coconut cream is high in saturated fat and alfalfa sprout has 100% less saturated fat than coconut cream - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut cream has 30.8g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Alfalfa sprout has 193% more Vitamin C than coconut cream - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Alfalfa sprout has more Vitamin A than coconut cream - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Alfalfa sprouts and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Alfalfa sprout has more Vitamin K than coconut cream - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both coconut cream and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coconut Cream | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.126 MG |
| Niacin | 0.89 MG | 0.481 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.261 MG | 0.563 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Alfalfa sprout has 191% more calcium than coconut cream - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Coconut cream is a great source of iron and it has 138% more iron than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Coconut cream is an excellent source of potassium and it has 311% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both coconut cream and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Coconut Cream | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.379 G | 0.234 G |
| Total | 0.379 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 Coconut Cream or Alfalfa Sprouts .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does alfalfa sprouts or coconut cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Coconut cream is high in calories and alfalfa sprout has 90% less calories than coconut cream - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and coconut cream has 330 calories.
Is alfalfa sprouts or coconut cream better for protein?
Alfalfa sprouts and coconut cream contain similar amounts of protein - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and coconut cream has 3.6g of protein.
Does alfalfa sprouts or coconut cream contain more potassium?
Coconut cream is a rich source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.