Coconut Milk vs. Alfalfa Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk 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 milk
versus
alfalfa sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and alfalfa sprouts:
- Alfalfa sprout has 29.1 times less saturated fat than coconut milk.
- Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than coconut milk.
- Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Alfalfa sprouts and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and coconut milk has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to alfalfa sprouts per calorie. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for alfalfa sprouts, 53:29:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 29% |
| Fat | 60% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both alfalfa sprouts and coconut milk are low in carbohydrates - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in alfalfa sprouts are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in coconut milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than coconut milk - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Alfalfa sprouts and coconut milk contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Alfalfa sprout has 18 times more protein than coconut milk - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Alfalfa sprout has 29.1 times less saturated fat than coconut milk - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Alfalfa sprout has more Vitamin C than coconut milk - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Coconut milk has 688% more Vitamin A than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has more Vitamin D than alfalfa sprout - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Alfalfa sprouts and coconut milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Alfalfa sprout has more Vitamin K than coconut milk - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.076 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.126 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.481 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.563 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.034 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 36 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Coconut milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 488% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
iron
Alfalfa sprout has 220% more iron than coconut milk - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Alfalfa sprout has 316% more potassium than coconut milk - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg of potassium.
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: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does alfalfa sprouts or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Alfalfa sprouts and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.
Is alfalfa sprouts or coconut milk better for protein?
Alfalfa sprout has 18 times more protein than coconut milk - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Does alfalfa sprouts or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both alfalfa sprouts and coconut milk are low in carbohydrates - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in alfalfa sprouts are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in coconut milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does alfalfa sprouts or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Coconut milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 490% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.