Beans vs Alfalfa seeds
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beans, fava, in pod, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beans 88
Alfalfa seeds 23
Protein (g)
Beans 7.92
Alfalfa seeds 3.99
Carbs (g)
Beans 17.6
Alfalfa seeds 2.10
Fat (g)
Beans 0.730
Alfalfa seeds 0.690
Fiber (g)
Beans 7.50
Alfalfa seeds 1.90
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beans, fava, in pod, raw — 7.92g vs 3.99g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw — 23 vs 88 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beans, fava, in pod, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beans | Alfalfa seeds | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 88 kcal | 23 kcal | +283% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 72.6 g | 92.8 g | -22% |
| Protein | 7.92 g | 3.99 g | +98% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.730 g | 0.690 g | +6% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 17.6 g | 2.10 g | +740% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.50 g | 1.90 g | +295% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.118 g | 0.069 g | +71% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.104 g | 0.056 g | +86% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.70 mg | 8.20 mg | -55% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.133 mg | 0.076 mg | +75% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.290 mg | 0.126 mg | +130% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.25 mg | 0.481 mg | +368% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.225 mg | 0.563 mg | -60% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.104 mg | 0.034 mg | +206% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 148 ug | 36.0 ug | +311% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 14.4 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 17.0 ug | 8.00 ug | +113% |
| Carotene, beta | 196 ug | 87.0 ug | +125% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 6.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.16 mg | 0.020 mg | +5700% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 37.0 mg | 32.0 mg | +16% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.55 mg | 0.960 mg | +61% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33.0 mg | 27.0 mg | +22% |
| Phosphorus, P | 129 mg | 70.0 mg | +84% |
| Potassium, K | 332 mg | 79.0 mg | +320% |
| Sodium, Na | 25.0 mg | 6.00 mg | +317% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.00 mg | 0.920 mg | +9% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.402 mg | 0.157 mg | +156% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.661 mg | 0.188 mg | +252% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.800 ug | 0.600 ug | +33% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 368 kj | 96.0 kj | +283% |
| Ash | 1.12 g | 0.400 g | +180% |
| Total Sugars | 9.21 g | 0.200 g | +4505% |
| Sucrose | — | 0 g | |
| Glucose | — | 0.080 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0.120 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 148 ug | 36.0 ug | +311% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 148 ug | 36.0 ug | +311% |
| Betaine | — | 0.400 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 9.00 ug | 6.00 ug | +50% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 333 IU | 155 IU | +115% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 1811 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 40.9 ug | 30.5 ug | +34% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.002 g | = |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.065 g | 0.059 g | +10% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.028 g | 0.008 g | +250% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.097 g | 0.056 g | +73% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.342 g | 0.409 g | -16% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.312 g | 0.234 g | +33% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.030 g | 0.175 g | -83% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Phytosterols | 22.0 mg | — | |
| Stigmasterol | 1.00 mg | — | |
| Campesterol | 3.00 mg | — | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 18.0 mg | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.134 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.143 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.267 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.214 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.145 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | — | 0.019 mg | |
| Genistein | — | 0.016 mg | |
| Apigenin | — | 0 mg | |
| Luteolin | — | 0 mg | |
| Kaempferol | — | 0 mg | |
| Myricetin | — | 0 mg | |
| Quercetin | — | 1.70 mg | |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | — | 0.600 mg | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | — | 1.00 mg | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | — | 1.80 mg | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | — | 0 mg | |
| Free Choline | — | 11.0 mg | |
| Total Choline | — | 14.0 mg | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | — | 0.035 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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