Vanilla Ice Cream vs. Alfalfa Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Ice 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
vanilla ice cream
versus
alfalfa sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla ice cream and alfalfa sprouts:
- Alfalfa sprout has more niacin and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Alfalfa sprout has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream.
- Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and alfalfa sprout has 89% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla ice cream is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to alfalfa sprouts per calorie. Vanilla ice cream has a macronutrient ratio of 7:46:48 and for alfalfa sprouts, 53:29:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 29% |
| Fat | 48% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Alfalfa sprout has signficantly less carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Alfalfa sprout has 171% more dietary fiber than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Vanilla ice cream is high in sugar and alfalfa sprout has 99% less sugar than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 21.2g of sugar per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Vanilla ice cream and alfalfa sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla ice cream is high in saturated fat and alfalfa sprout has 99% less saturated fat than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Alfalfa sprout has less cholesterol than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Alfalfa sprout has 12 times more Vitamin C than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Vanilla ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 13 times more Vitamin A than alfalfa sprout - vanilla ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Vanilla ice cream has more Vitamin D than alfalfa sprout - vanilla ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla ice cream and alfalfa sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Alfalfa sprout has 100 times more Vitamin K than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Alfalfa sprout has more niacin and folate, however, vanilla ice cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both vanilla ice cream and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.24 MG | 0.126 MG |
| Niacin | 0.116 MG | 0.481 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.581 MG | 0.563 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 36 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Vanilla ice cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium.
iron
Alfalfa sprout has 967% more iron than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla ice cream has 152% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - vanilla ice cream has 199mg of potassium per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 79mg 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,
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 19 UG | 87 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both vanilla ice cream and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.175 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.178 G | 0.175 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both vanilla ice cream and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Vanilla Ice Cream | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.275 G | 0.234 G |
| Total | 0.275 G | 0.234 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice creams, vanilla) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla ice cream or alfalfa sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Vanilla ice cream is high in calories and alfalfa sprout has 90% less calories than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 207 calories in 100g and alfalfa sprout has 23 calories.
Is vanilla ice cream or alfalfa sprouts better for protein?
Vanilla ice cream and alfalfa sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - vanilla ice cream has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein.
Does vanilla ice cream or alfalfa sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, alfalfa sprout has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than vanilla ice cream - vanilla ice cream has 23.6g of carbs for 100g and alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla ice cream or alfalfa sprouts contain more calcium?
Vanilla ice cream is a rich source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - vanilla ice cream has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium.