Which has more protein, Taro leaves, raw or Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw?

Taro leaves, raw has more protein at 4.98g per 100g, compared to 3.99g for Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw.

Which has more calories, Taro leaves, raw or Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw?

Taro leaves, raw has more calories at 42 kcal per 100g, compared to 23 kcal for Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw.

Is Taro leaves, raw healthier than Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Taro leaves, raw scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

Taro leaves vs Alfalfa seeds

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

Taro leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Taro leaves 42

Alfalfa seeds 23

Protein (g)

Taro leaves 4.98

Alfalfa seeds 3.99

Carbs (g)

Taro leaves 6.70

Alfalfa seeds 2.10

Fat (g)

Taro leaves 0.740

Alfalfa seeds 0.690

Fiber (g)

Taro leaves 3.70

Alfalfa seeds 1.90

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Taro leaves, raw — 4.98g vs 3.99g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw — 23 vs 42 kcal per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Taro leaves, 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	Taro leaves	Alfalfa seeds	Diff
Energy
Energy	42 kcal	23 kcal	+83%
Macronutrients
Water	85.7 g	92.8 g	-8%
Protein	4.98 g	3.99 g	+25%
Total lipid (fat)	0.740 g	0.690 g	+7%
Carbohydrate, by difference	6.70 g	2.10 g	+219%
Fiber, total dietary	3.70 g	1.90 g	+95%
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated	0.151 g	0.069 g	+119%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	0.060 g	0.056 g	+7%
Fatty acids, total trans	0 g	0 g	=
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	52.0 mg	8.20 mg	+534%
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.209 mg	0.076 mg	+175%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.456 mg	0.126 mg	+262%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	1.51 mg	0.481 mg	+215%
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)	0.084 mg	0.563 mg	-85%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.146 mg	0.034 mg	+329%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	126 ug	36.0 ug	+250%
Folate, total (Vitamin B9)	0 ug	0 ug	=
Choline, total	12.8 mg	14.4 mg	-11%
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin	0 ug	0 ug	=
Vitamin A, RAE	241 ug	8.00 ug	+2913%
Carotene, beta	2895 ug	87.0 ug	+3228%
Carotene, alpha	0 ug	6.00 ug	-100%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	2.02 mg	0.020 mg	+10000%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0 ug	0 ug	=
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	107 mg	32.0 mg	+234%
Iron, Fe	2.25 mg	0.960 mg	+134%
Magnesium, Mg	45.0 mg	27.0 mg	+67%
Phosphorus, P	60.0 mg	70.0 mg	-14%
Potassium, K	648 mg	79.0 mg	+720%
Sodium, Na	3.00 mg	6.00 mg	-50%
Zinc, Zn	0.410 mg	0.920 mg	-55%
Copper, Cu	0.270 mg	0.157 mg	+72%
Manganese, Mn	0.714 mg	0.188 mg	+280%
Selenium, Se	0.900 ug	0.600 ug	+50%
Other Nutrients
Energy	177 kj	96.0 kj	+84%
Ash	1.92 g	0.400 g	+380%
Total Sugars	3.01 g	0.200 g	+1405%
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)	126 ug	36.0 ug	+250%
Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents)	126 ug	36.0 ug	+250%
Betaine	—	0.400 mg
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	4825 IU	155 IU	+3013%
Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A)	0 ug	0 ug	=
Lycopene	1932 ug	0 ug
Vitamin E, added	0 mg	0 mg	=
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	0 IU	0 IU	=
Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone	109 ug	30.5 ug	+256%
SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid)	0 g	0 g	=
SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid)	0 g	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 g	0 g	=
SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid)	0 g	0.002 g	-100%
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid)	0.131 g	0.059 g	+122%
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid)	0.020 g	0.008 g	+150%
MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family)	0.060 g	0.056 g	+7%
MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family)	0 g	0 g	=
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0.307 g	0.409 g	-25%
PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid)	0.214 g	0.234 g	-9%
PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family)	0.093 g	0.175 g	-47%
PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid)	0 g	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	0 g	=
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.048 g	—
Threonine (EAA)	0.167 g	0.134 g	+25%
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	0.260 g	0.143 g	+82%
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	0.392 g	0.267 g	+47%
Lysine (EAA)	0.246 g	0.214 g	+15%
Methionine (EAA)	0.079 g	—
Cystine (conditionally essential)	0.064 g	—
Phenylalanine (EAA)	0.195 g	—
Tyrosine (conditionally essential)	0.178 g	—
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	0.256 g	0.145 g	+77%
Arginine (conditionally essential)	0.220 g	—
Histidine (EAA)	0.114 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	0.010 mg	0 mg
Luteolin	0.020 mg	0 mg
Kaempferol	0.010 mg	0 mg
Myricetin	0.030 mg	0 mg
Quercetin	0.010 mg	1.70 mg	-99%
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

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +10000% in Taro leaves, raw Carotene, beta +3228% in Taro leaves, raw Vitamin A, RAE +2913% in Taro leaves, raw Potassium, K +720% in Taro leaves, raw

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