Rhubarb vs. Alfalfa Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Alfalfa Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
alfalfa sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts:
- Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Rhubarb is a great source of potassium.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to alfalfa sprouts per calorie. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for alfalfa sprouts, 53:29:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 29% |
| Fat | 6% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Alfalfa sprout has 343% more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Rhubarb | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.126 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.481 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.563 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 169% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium.
iron
Alfalfa sprout has 336% more iron than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron.
potassium
Rhubarb is a great source of potassium and it has 265% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 79mg 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, both rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Rhubarb | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 87 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 170 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more linoleic acid than rhubarb per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.234 G |
| Total | 0.099 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: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does rhubarb or alfalfa sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and alfalfa sprout has 23 calories.
Is rhubarb or alfalfa sprouts better for protein?
Alfalfa sprout has 340% more protein than rhubarb - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein.
Does rhubarb or alfalfa sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both rhubarb and alfalfa sprouts are low in carbohydrates - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or alfalfa sprouts contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 170% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium.