Alfalfa Sprouts vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Alfalfa Sprouts and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
alfalfa sprouts
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in alfalfa sprouts and ginger root:
- Alfalfa sprout has 7.4 times less carbohydrates than ginger root.
- Alfalfa sprout has 71% less calories than ginger root.
- Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, ginger root contains more Vitamin B6.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Alfalfa sprout has 71% less calories than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, alfalfa sprouts is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Alfalfa sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 53:29:18 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 53% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 100% |
| Fat | 18% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Alfalfa sprout has 7.4 times less carbohydrates than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Alfalfa sprouts and ginger root contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Alfalfa sprouts and ginger root contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Alfalfa sprout has 119% more protein than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both alfalfa sprouts and ginger root are low in saturated fat - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Alfalfa sprout has 64% more Vitamin C than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Alfalfa sprout has more Vitamin A than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Alfalfa sprouts and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Alfalfa sprout has 304 times more Vitamin K than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, ginger root contains more Vitamin B6. Both alfalfa sprouts and ginger root contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.076 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.126 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.481 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.563 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Alfalfa sprout has 100% more calcium than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Alfalfa sprouts and ginger root contain similar amounts of iron - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 425% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.175 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both alfalfa sprouts and ginger root contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.234 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.234 G | 0.12 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: Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does alfalfa sprouts or ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?Alfalfa sprout has 70% less calories than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.
Is alfalfa sprouts or ginger root better for protein?
Alfalfa sprout has 120% more protein than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Does alfalfa sprouts or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, alfalfa sprout has 7.4 times fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
Does alfalfa sprouts or ginger root contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 430% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.