Lotus root vs Alfalfa seeds
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Lotus root 66
Alfalfa seeds 23
Protein (g)
Lotus root 1.58
Alfalfa seeds 3.99
Carbs (g)
Lotus root 16.0
Alfalfa seeds 2.10
Fat (g)
Lotus root 0.070
Alfalfa seeds 0.690
Fiber (g)
Lotus root 3.10
Alfalfa seeds 1.90
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw — 3.99g vs 1.58g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw — 23 vs 66 kcal per 100g.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Lotus root | Alfalfa seeds | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 66 kcal | 23 kcal | +187% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 81.4 g | 92.8 g | -12% |
| Protein | 1.58 g | 3.99 g | -60% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.070 g | 0.690 g | -90% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 16.0 g | 2.10 g | +663% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.10 g | 1.90 g | +63% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.021 g | 0.069 g | -70% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.014 g | 0.056 g | -75% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 27.4 mg | 8.20 mg | +234% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.127 mg | 0.076 mg | +67% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.010 mg | 0.126 mg | -92% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.300 mg | 0.481 mg | -38% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.302 mg | 0.563 mg | -46% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.218 mg | 0.034 mg | +541% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 8.00 ug | 36.0 ug | -78% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 25.4 mg | 14.4 mg | +76% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 8.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 87.0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 6.00 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.020 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 26.0 mg | 32.0 mg | -19% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.900 mg | 0.960 mg | -6% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg | 27.0 mg | -19% |
| Phosphorus, P | 78.0 mg | 70.0 mg | +11% |
| Potassium, K | 363 mg | 79.0 mg | +359% |
| Sodium, Na | 281 mg | 6.00 mg | +4583% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.330 mg | 0.920 mg | -64% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.217 mg | 0.157 mg | +38% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.220 mg | 0.188 mg | +17% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.600 ug | 0.600 ug | = |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 278 kj | 96.0 kj | +190% |
| Ash | 0.910 g | 0.400 g | +128% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0.200 g | |
| 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) | 8.00 ug | 36.0 ug | -78% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 8.00 ug | 36.0 ug | -78% |
| Betaine | — | 0.400 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 6.00 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 155 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 30.5 ug | |
| 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 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.020 g | 0.059 g | -66% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.008 g | -88% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.010 g | 0.056 g | -82% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.014 g | 0.409 g | -97% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.234 g | -96% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.004 g | 0.175 g | -98% |
| 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 | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.012 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.031 g | 0.134 g | -77% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.033 g | 0.143 g | -77% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.042 g | 0.267 g | -84% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.057 g | 0.214 g | -73% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.014 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.014 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.028 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.017 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.034 g | 0.145 g | -77% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.053 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.023 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.033 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.223 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.084 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.095 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.082 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.037 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 | |
| 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na +4583% in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +541% in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Potassium, K +359% in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +234% in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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