Alfalfa Sprouts vs. Radish Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Alfalfa Sprouts and Radish Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
alfalfa sprouts
versus
radish sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts:
- Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than radish sprout.
- Radish sprout has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Radish sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Radish sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and radish sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, alfalfa sprouts is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to radish sprouts for carbs. Alfalfa sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 53:29:18 and for radish sprouts, 28:28:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Radish Sprouts | |
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| Protein | 53% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 28% |
| Fat | 18% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts are low in carbohydrates - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than radish sprout - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts are low in saturated fat - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 252% more Vitamin C than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Alfalfa sprout has more Vitamin K than radish sprout - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Radish sprout has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.076 MG | 0.102 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.126 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.481 MG | 2.853 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.563 MG | 0.733 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 95 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Radish sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 59% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.
iron
Alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of iron - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of potassium - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, alfalfa sprout has more quercetin than radish sprout per 100 grams, however, radish sprout contains more kaempferol than alfalfa sprout per 100 grams.
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 1.7 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | ~ | 21.85 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than alfalfa sprout per 100 grams.
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.722 G |
| Total | 0.175 G | 0.722 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.234 G | 0.41 G |
| Total | 0.234 G | 0.41 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 Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does alfalfa sprouts or radish sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and radish sprout has 43 calories.
Is alfalfa sprouts or radish sprouts better for protein?
Alfalfa sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.