Alfalfa Sprouts vs. Ginger Root

Nutrition comparison of Alfalfa Sprouts and Ginger Root


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in alfalfa sprouts and ginger root:

  • Alfalfa sprout has 7.4 times less carbohydrates than ginger root.
  • Alfalfa sprout has 71% less calories than ginger root.
  • Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, ginger root contains more Vitamin B6.
  • Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of alfalfa sprouts and ginger root 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: Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Alfalfa sprout has 71% less calories than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.

Alfalfa Sprouts Ginger Root
Protein 52% 8%
Carbohydrates 27% 83%
Fat 21% 8%
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carbohydrates

Alfalfa sprout has 7.4 times less carbohydrates than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Alfalfa sprouts and ginger root contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Alfalfa sprouts and ginger root contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Alfalfa sprout has 119% more protein than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both alfalfa sprouts and ginger root are low in saturated fat - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Alfalfa sprout has 64% more Vitamin C than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

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

Vitamin E

Alfalfa sprouts and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Alfalfa sprout has 304 times more Vitamin K than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, ginger root contains more Vitamin B6. Both alfalfa sprouts and ginger root contain significant amounts of niacin.

Alfalfa Sprouts Ginger Root
Thiamin 0.076 MG 0.025 MG
Riboflavin 0.126 MG 0.034 MG
Niacin 0.481 MG 0.75 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.563 MG 0.203 MG
Vitamin B6 0.034 MG 0.16 MG
Folate 36 UG 11 UG

Minerals

calcium

Alfalfa sprout has 100% more calcium than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.

iron

Alfalfa sprouts and ginger root contain similar amounts of iron - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.

potassium

Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 425% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Alfalfa Sprouts Ginger Root
alpha linoleic acid 0.175 G 0.034 G
Total 0.175 G 0.034 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both alfalfa sprouts and ginger root contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Alfalfa Sprouts Ginger Root
linoleic acid 0.234 G 0.12 G
Total 0.234 G 0.12 G



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FAQ

Does alfalfa sprouts or ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?
Alfalfa sprout has 70% less calories than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.

Is alfalfa sprouts or ginger root better for protein?
Alfalfa sprout has 120% more protein than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.

Does alfalfa sprouts or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, alfalfa sprout has 7.4 times fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.

Does alfalfa sprouts or ginger root contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 430% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.

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