Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds VS Brussels Sprouts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds	52%	20%	28%
Brussels Sprouts	26%	5%	69%

Macro Nutrients

	Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds	Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3.6% 104kcal	6.73% 195kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	3.23% 3.13g	1.4% 1.36g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.98% 0.31g	0.88% 0.28g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	49.6% 0.79g	28% 0.45g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	6.24% 1.06g	1.2% 0.2g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	7.33% 9.53g	31.2% 40.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	1.25% 0.91g	13.8% 9.98g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	0.75% 0.54g	5.8% 4.2g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0.36g	% 3.67g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	% 2.1g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	22.7% 8.6g	45.4% 17.2g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	32.3% 18g	27.4% 15.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds	Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	4.03% 36.3μg	19% 172μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	28.7% 0.34mg	52.5% 0.63mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	44% 0.57mg	31.4% 0.41mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	13.6% 2.2mg	21% 3.38mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	51% 2.55mg	28% 1.4mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	12% 0.15mg	76.4% 0.99mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	41% 163μg	69% 277μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	41.3% 37mg	428% 386mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0.6% 0.091mg	26.6% 4mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	115% 138μg	669% 803μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds	Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	14.5% 145mg	19% 191mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	79% 0.71mg	35.3% 0.32mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	54.4% 4.35mg	79.4% 6.35mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	29% 122mg	25% 104mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	37% 0.85mg	66.5% 1.53mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	45.4% 318mg	44.7% 313mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	10.5% 358mg	52% 1764mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	4.95% 2.72μg	13% 7.26μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.8% 27.2mg	7.56% 113mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	38% 4.17mg	17.3% 1.9mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11.4% 421g	10.5% 390g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds VS Brussels Sprouts per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds versus 1 lb of Brussels Sprouts to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds vs Brussels Sprouts:

• 1 pound of Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds has 1.4 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.8 times more Vitamin B5 than Brussels Sprouts.
• While 1 lb of Raw Brussels Sprouts contains 4.8 times more Vitamin A, 1.8 times more Vitamin B1, 1.5 times more Vitamin B3, 6.4 times more Vitamin B6, 1.7 times more Vitamin B9, 10.4 times more Vitamin C, 44 times more Vitamin E and 5.8 times more Vitamin K than Raw sprouted alfalfa seeds.
• 1 pound of Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin E
• Both Raw sprouted alfalfa seeds as well as Raw Brussels Sprouts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds vs Brussels Sprouts:

• 1 pound of Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds has 2.2 times more Copper and 2.2 times more Zinc than Brussels Sprouts.
• While 1 lb of Raw Brussels Sprouts contains 1.3 times more Calcium, 1.5 times more Iron, 1.8 times more Manganese, 4.9 times more Potassium and 2.7 times more Selenium than Raw sprouted alfalfa seeds.
• Both Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds and Brussels Sprouts contain similar levels of Magnesium, Phosphorus and Water per one pound.
• 1 pound of Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds has 1.8 times more Omega 3 than Brussels Sprouts.
• While 1 lb of Raw Brussels Sprouts contains 4.3 times more Carbohydrate, 11 times more Sugars and 2 times more Fiber than Raw sprouted alfalfa seeds.
• Both Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds and Brussels Sprouts offer comparable quantities of Protein per one pound.
• 1 pound of Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds provide inadequate amounts of Carbohydrate
• Both Raw sprouted alfalfa seeds as well as Raw Brussels Sprouts provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in one pound.