Alfalfa Sprouts vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Alfalfa Sprouts and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
alfalfa sprouts
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in alfalfa sprouts and jalapeno:
- Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Alfalfa sprouts and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and jalapeno has 29 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, alfalfa sprouts is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Alfalfa sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 53:29:18 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 53% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 80% |
| Fat | 18% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Alfalfa sprouts and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in alfalfa sprouts are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in jalapeno comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 47% more dietary fiber than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Alfalfa sprouts and jalapeno contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Alfalfa sprout has 338% more protein than jalapeno - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both alfalfa sprouts and jalapeno are low in saturated fat - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 13 times more Vitamin C than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 575% more Vitamin A than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 178 times more Vitamin E than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Alfalfa sprouts and jalapeno contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both alfalfa sprouts and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.076 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.126 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.481 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.563 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Alfalfa sprout has 167% more calcium than jalapeno - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Alfalfa sprout has 284% more iron than jalapeno - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 214% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 248mg 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,
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 87 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.175 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more linoleic acid than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.234 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.234 G | 0.066 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 Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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FAQ
Does alfalfa sprouts or jalapeno contain more calories in 100 grams?Alfalfa sprouts and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and jalapeno has 29 calories.
Is alfalfa sprouts or jalapeno better for protein?
Alfalfa sprout has 340% more protein than jalapeno - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.
Does alfalfa sprouts or jalapeno have more carbohydrates?
By weight, alfalfa sprouts and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbs for 100g and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in alfalfa sprouts are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in jalapeno comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.