Caramel vs. Alfalfa Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Caramel and Alfalfa Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
caramel
versus
alfalfa sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in caramel and alfalfa sprouts:
- Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, caramel contains more Vitamin B12.
- Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than caramel.
- Caramel is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Caramel is high in calories and alfalfa sprout has 89% less calories than caramel - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and caramel has 216 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, caramel is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to alfalfa sprouts per calorie. Caramel has a macronutrient ratio of 2:98:0 and for alfalfa sprouts, 53:29:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Caramel | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 29% |
| Fat | ~ | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Caramel is high in carbohydrates and alfalfa sprout has 96% less carbohydrates than caramel - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and caramel has 57g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in alfalfa sprouts are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in caramel comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than caramel - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Caramel is high in sugar and alfalfa sprout has 100% less sugar than caramel - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and caramel has 57g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Alfalfa sprout has 230% more protein than caramel - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and caramel has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both alfalfa sprouts and caramel are low in saturated fat - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Alfalfa sprout has 15 times more Vitamin C than caramel - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and caramel has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Alfalfa sprouts and caramel contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and caramel has 19ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Alfalfa sprouts and caramel contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and caramel has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Alfalfa sprout has more Vitamin K than caramel - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, caramel contains more Vitamin B12.
| Caramel | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.076 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.126 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.481 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.563 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.034 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 36 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Caramel is a great source of calcium and it has 53% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and caramel has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Alfalfa sprout has more iron than caramel - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Alfalfa sprouts and caramel contain similar amounts of potassium - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and caramel has 66mg of potassium.
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: Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 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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FAQ
Does alfalfa sprouts or caramel contain more calories in 100 grams?Caramel is high in calories and alfalfa sprout has 90% less calories than caramel - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and caramel has 216 calories.
Is alfalfa sprouts or caramel better for protein?
Alfalfa sprout has 230% more protein than caramel - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and caramel has 1.2g of protein.
Does alfalfa sprouts or caramel have more carbohydrates?
By weight, caramel is high in carbohydrates and alfalfa sprout has 100% fewer carbohydrates than caramel - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbs for 100g and caramel has 57g of carbohydrates. the carbs in alfalfa sprouts are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in caramel comprise of 100% sugar.