Salmon vs. Alfalfa Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Alfalfa Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
alfalfa sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and alfalfa sprouts:
- Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than salmon.
- Salmon has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, alfalfa sprout contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and alfalfa sprout has 82% less calories than salmon - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to alfalfa sprouts per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for alfalfa sprouts, 53:29:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 29% |
| Fat | 33% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both alfalfa sprouts and salmon are low in carbohydrates - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than salmon - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Alfalfa sprouts and salmon contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 414% more protein than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both alfalfa sprouts and salmon are low in saturated fat - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and alfalfa sprouts are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Alfalfa sprout has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Alfalfa sprout has more Vitamin C than salmon - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has 338% more Vitamin A than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than alfalfa sprout - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Alfalfa sprouts and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Alfalfa sprout has 75 times more Vitamin K than salmon - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, alfalfa sprout contains more folate. Both salmon and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Salmon | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.126 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.481 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.563 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 36 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Alfalfa sprout has 357% more calcium than salmon - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Alfalfa sprout has 153% more iron than salmon - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 363% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more dha, epa and dpa than alfalfa sprout per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.175 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.175 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.234 G |
| Total | 0.085 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does alfalfa sprouts or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and alfalfa sprout has 80% less calories than salmon - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is alfalfa sprouts or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 410% more protein than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does alfalfa sprouts or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 360% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.