Apple Cider vs. Alfalfa Sprouts

Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Alfalfa Sprouts


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of apple cider versus alfalfa sprouts (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and alfalfa sprouts:

  • Alfalfa sprout has 4.3 times less carbohydrates than apple cider.
  • Alfalfa sprout has 47.1 times less sugar than apple cider.
  • Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than apple cider.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple cider and alfalfa sprouts is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Alfalfa sprout has 50% less calories than apple cider - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to alfalfa sprouts per calorie. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for alfalfa sprouts, 52:27:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Cider Alfalfa Sprouts
Protein 1% 52%
Carbohydrates 97% 27%
Fat 2% 21%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Alfalfa sprout has 4.3 times less carbohydrates than apple cider - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than apple cider - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Alfalfa sprout has 47.1 times less sugar than apple cider - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Alfalfa sprout has 38 times more protein than apple cider - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both alfalfa sprouts and apple cider are low in saturated fat - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Alfalfa sprout has 811% more Vitamin C than apple cider - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Alfalfa sprout has more Vitamin A than apple cider - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Alfalfa sprouts and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Alfalfa sprout has more Vitamin K than apple cider - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Apple Cider Alfalfa Sprouts
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.076 MG
Riboflavin 0.017 MG 0.126 MG
Niacin 0.073 MG 0.481 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.563 MG
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG 0.034 MG
Folate ~ 36 UG

Minerals

calcium

Alfalfa sprout has 300% more calcium than apple cider - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Alfalfa sprout has 700% more iron than apple cider - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Alfalfa sprouts and apple cider contain similar amounts of potassium - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg 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,

Apple Cider Alfalfa Sprouts
lutein + zeaxanthin 16 UG ~
beta-carotene ~ 87 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 6 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple cider per 100 grams.

Apple Cider Alfalfa Sprouts
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.175 G
Total 0.007 G 0.175 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more linoleic acid than apple cider per 100 grams.

Apple Cider Alfalfa Sprouts
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.234 G
Total 0.033 G 0.234 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .

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FAQ

Does alfalfa sprouts or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?
Alfalfa sprout has 50% less calories than apple cider - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.

Is alfalfa sprouts or apple cider better for protein?
Alfalfa sprout has 38 times more protein than apple cider - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.

Does alfalfa sprouts or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, alfalfa sprout has 4.3 times fewer carbohydrates than apple cider - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.