Alfalfa Sprouts vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Alfalfa Sprouts and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
alfalfa sprouts
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in alfalfa sprouts and radishes:
- Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Alfalfa sprouts and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and radish has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, alfalfa sprouts is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Alfalfa sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 53:29:18 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Radishes | |
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| Protein | 53% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 29% | 79% |
| Fat | 18% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both alfalfa sprouts and radishes are low in carbohydrates - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in alfalfa sprouts are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Alfalfa sprouts and radishes contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Alfalfa sprouts and radishes contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and radish has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Alfalfa sprout has 487% more protein than radish - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both alfalfa sprouts and radishes are low in saturated fat - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 80% more Vitamin C than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Alfalfa sprout has more Vitamin A than radish - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Alfalfa sprouts and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Alfalfa sprout has 22 times more Vitamin K than radish - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both alfalfa sprouts and radishes contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.076 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.126 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.481 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.563 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Alfalfa sprouts and radishes contain similar amounts of calcium - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Alfalfa sprout has 182% more iron than radish - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and radish has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 195% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish has 233mg 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 per 100 grams, however, radish contains more kaempferol than alfalfa sprout per 100 grams.
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 1.7 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.86 mg |
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 | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 87 UG | 4 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than radish per 100 grams.
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.175 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.175 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.234 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.234 G | 0.017 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 Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does alfalfa sprouts or radishes contain more calories in 100 grams?Alfalfa sprouts and radishes contain similar amounts of calories - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and radish has 16 calories.
Is alfalfa sprouts or radishes better for protein?
Alfalfa sprout has 490% more protein than radish - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and radish has 0.68g of protein.
Does alfalfa sprouts or radishes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both alfalfa sprouts and radishes are low in carbohydrates - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbs for 100g and radish has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in alfalfa sprouts are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in radishes comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.