Crab Meat vs. Alfalfa Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Alfalfa Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crab meat
versus
alfalfa sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and alfalfa sprouts:
- Alfalfa sprout has 72% less calories than crab meat.
- Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than crab meat.
- Crab meat is a great source of potassium.
- Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Alfalfa sprout has 72% less calories than crab meat - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to alfalfa sprouts per calorie. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:9 and for alfalfa sprouts, 53:29:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 29% |
| Fat | 9% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both alfalfa sprouts and crab meat are low in carbohydrates - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than crab meat - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Alfalfa sprouts and crab meat contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Crab meat is an excellent source of protein and it has 348% more protein than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both alfalfa sprouts and crab meat are low in saturated fat - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and alfalfa sprouts are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Alfalfa sprout has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Alfalfa sprout has 148% more Vitamin C than crab meat - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Alfalfa sprouts and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has 91 times more Vitamin E than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Alfalfa sprout has 100 times more Vitamin K than crab meat - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Crab Meat | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.126 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 0.481 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 0.563 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 36 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 184% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Alfalfa sprout has 92% more iron than crab meat - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Crab meat is a great source of potassium and it has 228% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than crab meat per 100 grams, however, crab meat contains more dha and epa than alfalfa sprout per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.175 G |
| DHA | 0.067 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.101 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.186 G | 0.175 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more linoleic acid than crab meat per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 0.234 G |
| Total | 0.025 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: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does alfalfa sprouts or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Alfalfa sprout has 70% less calories than crab meat - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is alfalfa sprouts or crab meat better for protein?
Crab meat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 350% more protein than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does alfalfa sprouts or crab meat contain more calcium?
Crab meat is a rich source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.