Peach vs. Alfalfa Sprouts

Nutrition comparison of Peach and Alfalfa Sprouts


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

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

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

  • Alfalfa sprout has 3.8 times less carbohydrates than peach.
  • Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more calcium than peach.
Detailed nutritional comparison of peach 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: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) 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 sprouts and peach contain similar amounts of calories - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, peach is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to alfalfa sprouts per calorie. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:6 and for alfalfa sprouts, 52:27:21 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Peach Alfalfa Sprouts
Protein 8% 52%
Carbohydrates 87% 27%
Fat 6% 21%
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carbohydrates

Alfalfa sprout has 3.8 times less carbohydrates than peach - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Alfalfa sprouts and peach contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Alfalfa sprouts and peach contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Alfalfa sprout has 338% more protein than peach - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both alfalfa sprouts and peach are low in saturated fat - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Alfalfa sprout has 100% more Vitamin C than peach - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Alfalfa sprouts and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Alfalfa sprouts and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Alfalfa sprout has 917% more Vitamin K than peach - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Peach Alfalfa Sprouts
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.076 MG
Riboflavin 0.031 MG 0.126 MG
Niacin 0.806 MG 0.481 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.153 MG 0.563 MG
Vitamin B6 0.025 MG 0.034 MG
Folate 6 UG 36 UG

Minerals

calcium

Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more calcium than peach - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.

iron

Alfalfa sprout has 182% more iron than peach - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.

potassium

Peach has 54% more potassium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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,

Peach Alfalfa Sprouts
beta-carotene 224 UG 87 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 132 UG ~
alpha-carotene ~ 6 UG



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .

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FAQ

Does alfalfa sprouts or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?
Alfalfa sprouts and peach contain similar amounts of calories - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.

Is alfalfa sprouts or peach better for protein?
Alfalfa sprout has 340% more protein than peach - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.

Does alfalfa sprouts or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, alfalfa sprout has 3.8 times fewer carbohydrates than peach - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.