Which has more protein, Mushroom, lion's mane or Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw?

Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw has more protein at 3.99g per 100g, compared to 2.50g for Mushroom, lion's mane.

Which has more calories, Mushroom, lion's mane or Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw?

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Mushroom, lion's mane healthier than Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Mushroom, lion's mane scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

Mushroom vs Alfalfa seeds

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA SR Legacy

Mushroom, lion's mane is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Mushroom —

Alfalfa seeds 23

Protein (g)

Mushroom 2.50

Alfalfa seeds 3.99

Carbs (g)

Mushroom 7.59

Alfalfa seeds 2.10

Fat (g)

Mushroom 0.256

Alfalfa seeds 0.690

Fiber (g)

Mushroom 4.38

Alfalfa seeds 1.90

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw — 3.99g vs 2.50g per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Mushroom, lion's mane 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	Mushroom	Alfalfa seeds	Diff
Energy
Energy	—	23 kcal
Macronutrients
Water	88.6 g	92.8 g	-5%
Protein	2.50 g	3.99 g	-37%
Total lipid (fat)	0.256 g	0.690 g	-63%
Carbohydrate, by difference	7.59 g	2.10 g	+261%
Fiber, total dietary	4.38 g	1.90 g	+130%
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated	—	0.069 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	—	0.056 g
Fatty acids, total trans	—	0 g
Cholesterol	—	0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	—	8.20 mg
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.146 mg	0.076 mg	+93%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.363 mg	0.126 mg	+188%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	1.63 mg	0.481 mg	+238%
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)	—	0.563 mg
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.065 mg	0.034 mg	+93%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	29.6 ug	36.0 ug	-18%
Folate, total (Vitamin B9)	—	0 ug
Choline, total	—	14.4 mg
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin	—	0 ug
Vitamin A, RAE	—	8.00 ug
Carotene, beta	—	87.0 ug
Carotene, alpha	—	6.00 ug
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	—	0.020 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0.021 ug	0 ug
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	0 mg	32.0 mg	-100%
Iron, Fe	0.688 mg	0.960 mg	-28%
Magnesium, Mg	11.7 mg	27.0 mg	-57%
Phosphorus, P	93.9 mg	70.0 mg	+34%
Potassium, K	443 mg	79.0 mg	+461%
Sodium, Na	0.336 mg	6.00 mg	-94%
Zinc, Zn	0.745 mg	0.920 mg	-19%
Copper, Cu	0.177 mg	0.157 mg	+13%
Manganese, Mn	0.180 mg	0.188 mg	-4%
Selenium, Se	1.77 ug	0.600 ug	+195%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	43 kcal	—
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	35 kcal	—
Energy	—	96.0 kj
Nitrogen	0.400 g	—
Ash	1.08 g	0.400 g	+171%
Beta-glucan	2.75 g	—
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
Biotin	16.9 ug	—
Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic)	—	36.0 ug
Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents)	—	36.0 ug
Betaine	—	0.400 mg
Vitamin B-12, added	—	0 ug
Retinol	—	0 ug
Beta-carotene (Provitamin A)	—	6.00 ug
Vitamin A, IU	—	155 IU
Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A)	—	0 ug
Lycopene	—	0 ug
Vitamin E, added	—	0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	0.848 IU	0 IU
Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source)	0.021 ug	—
Vitamin D4	0 ug	—
Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone	—	30.5 ug
Glutathione	16.3 mg	—
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)	—	0.002 g
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid)	—	0.059 g
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid)	—	0.008 g
MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid)	—	0 g
MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family)	—	0.056 g
MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid)	—	0 g
MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family)	—	0 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	—	0.409 g
PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid)	—	0.234 g
PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family)	—	0.175 g
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
Stigmasterol	0 mg	—
Campesterol	0 mg	—
Beta-sitosterol	0 mg	—
Ergosta-7-enol	2.52 mg	—
Ergosta-5,7-dienol	4.41 mg	—
Ergosta-7,22-dienol	0.819 mg	—
Ergosterol	68.1 mg	—
Beta-sitostanol	0 mg	—
Delta-5-avenasterol	0 mg	—
Delta-7-Stigmastenol	0 mg	—
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.326 g	—
Threonine (EAA)	0.899 g	0.134 g	+571%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	0.748 g	0.143 g	+423%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	1.33 g	0.267 g	+398%
Lysine (EAA)	1.20 g	0.214 g	+463%
Methionine (EAA)	0.267 g	—
Phenylalanine (EAA)	0.703 g	—
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	1.64 g	0.145 g	+1031%
Histidine (EAA)	0.449 g	—
Alcohol, ethyl	—	0 g
Caffeine	—	0 mg
Theobromine	—	0 mg
Ergothioneine	17.2 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 Foundation Foods and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

Mushroom, lion's mane nutrition facts Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw nutrition facts Compare other foods →

Dig deeper — biggest differences

Potassium, K +461% in Mushroom, lion's mane Niacin (Vitamin B3) +238% in Mushroom, lion's mane Selenium, Se +195% in Mushroom, lion's mane Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +188% in Mushroom, lion's mane

Like this comparison?

Get weekly food comparisons and nutrient guides — explained simply. Free, no spam.