Broccoli vs Alfalfa seeds
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Broccoli 35
Alfalfa seeds 23
Protein (g)
Broccoli 2.38
Alfalfa seeds 3.99
Carbs (g)
Broccoli 7.18
Alfalfa seeds 2.10
Fat (g)
Broccoli 0.410
Alfalfa seeds 0.690
Fiber (g)
Broccoli 3.30
Alfalfa seeds 1.90
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw — 3.99g vs 2.38g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw — 23 vs 35 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 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 | Broccoli | Alfalfa seeds | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 35 kcal | 23 kcal | +52% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 89.3 g | 92.8 g | -4% |
| Protein | 2.38 g | 3.99 g | -40% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.410 g | 0.690 g | -41% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.18 g | 2.10 g | +242% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.30 g | 1.90 g | +74% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.079 g | 0.069 g | +14% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.040 g | 0.056 g | -29% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 64.9 mg | 8.20 mg | +691% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.063 mg | 0.076 mg | -17% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.123 mg | 0.126 mg | -2% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.553 mg | 0.481 mg | +15% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.616 mg | 0.563 mg | +9% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.200 mg | 0.034 mg | +488% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 108 ug | 36.0 ug | +200% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 40.1 mg | 14.4 mg | +178% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 77.0 ug | 8.00 ug | +863% |
| Carotene, beta | 929 ug | 87.0 ug | +968% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 6.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.45 mg | 0.020 mg | +7150% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 40.0 mg | 32.0 mg | +25% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.670 mg | 0.960 mg | -30% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 mg | 27.0 mg | -22% |
| Phosphorus, P | 67.0 mg | 70.0 mg | -4% |
| Potassium, K | 293 mg | 79.0 mg | +271% |
| Sodium, Na | 262 mg | 6.00 mg | +4267% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.450 mg | 0.920 mg | -51% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.061 mg | 0.157 mg | -61% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.194 mg | 0.188 mg | +3% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.60 ug | 0.600 ug | +167% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 146 kj | 96.0 kj | +52% |
| Ash | 0.770 g | 0.400 g | +92% |
| Total Sugars | 1.39 g | 0.200 g | +595% |
| Sucrose | 0.080 g | 0 g | |
| Glucose | 0.490 g | 0.080 g | +513% |
| Fructose | 0.740 g | 0.120 g | +517% |
| Lactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Maltose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Starch | 0 g | — | |
| Fluoride, F | 4.00 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 108 ug | 36.0 ug | +200% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 108 ug | 36.0 ug | +200% |
| Betaine | 0.100 mg | 0.400 mg | -75% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 6.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1548 IU | 155 IU | +899% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 1080 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.250 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 141 ug | 30.5 ug | +363% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.056 g | 0.059 g | -5% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.013 g | 0.008 g | +62% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.009 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.029 g | 0.056 g | -48% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.170 g | 0.409 g | -58% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.051 g | 0.234 g | -78% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.119 g | 0.175 g | -32% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 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 | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.034 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.096 g | 0.134 g | -28% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.092 g | 0.143 g | -36% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.147 g | 0.267 g | -45% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.155 g | 0.214 g | -28% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.043 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.031 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.116 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.060 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.138 g | 0.145 g | -5% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.200 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.063 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.114 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.329 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.549 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.101 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.111 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.129 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 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 | |
| Iodine | |||
| Iodine mcg/100gB | 0.500 mcg | — | |
| 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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