Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds VS Red Kidney Beans

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds	52%	20%	28%
Red Kidney Beans	26%	3%	71%

Macro Nutrients

	Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds	Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.57% 45.6kcal	23% 669kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.4% 1.37g	2.17% 2.1g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.43% 0.14g	0.96% 0.31g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	21.7% 0.35g	44.4% 0.71g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.73% 0.46g	2.66% 0.45g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	3.2% 4.17g	94% 122g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0.55% 0.4g	5.75% 4.17g	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	0.33% 0.24g	NA	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	% 0.16g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	9.92% 3.77g	79.4% 30g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	14% 7.9g	80% 44.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds	Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.76% 16μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	12.6% 0.15mg	101% 1.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	19.2% 0.25mg	33% 0.43mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.97% 0.95mg	26% 4.2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	22.3% 1.1mg	31% 1.55mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	5.2% 0.067mg	60.6% 0.79mg	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	18% 71.4μg	195% 782μg	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	18% 16.3mg	9.92% 8.93mg	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	0.26% 0.04mg	2.78% 0.42mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	50.4% 60.5μg	9.26% 11μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds	Red Kidney Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.35% 63.5mg	16.5% 165mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	34.6% 0.31mg	154% 1.4mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.11% 4.37μg	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	24% 1.9mg	166% 13.3mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	12.8% 53.6mg	65.2% 274mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	16.2% 0.37mg	96% 2.2mg	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	20% 139mg	115% 806mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	4.6% 157mg	79.3% 2697mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.16% 1.2μg	11.5% 6.35μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.79% 12mg	1.6% 24mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	16.6% 1.83mg	50.3% 5.54mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.98% 184g	0.63% 23.3g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds VS Red Kidney Beans per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds versus 7 oz of Red Kidney Beans to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds vs Red Kidney Beans:

• 7 ounces of Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds have 1.8 times more Vitamin C and 5.4 times more Vitamin K than Red Kidney Beans.
• While 7 oz of Raw Red Kidney Beans contain 8 times more Vitamin B1, 1.7 times more Vitamin B2, 4.4 times more Vitamin B3, 1.4 times more Vitamin B5, 11.7 times more Vitamin B6 and 10.9 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw sprouted alfalfa seeds.
• Both Raw sprouted alfalfa seeds as well as Raw Red Kidney Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin E in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds vs Red Kidney Beans:

• 7 ounces of Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds have 7.9 times more Water than Red Kidney Beans.
• While 7 oz of Raw Red Kidney Beans contain 2.6 times more Calcium, 4.5 times more Copper, 7 times more Iron, 5.1 times more Magnesium, 5.9 times more Manganese, 5.8 times more Phosphorus, 17.2 times more Potassium, 5.3 times more Selenium and 3 times more Zinc than Raw sprouted alfalfa seeds.
• 7 ounces of Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Raw Red Kidney Beans contain 14.7 times more Energy, 2 times more Omega 3, 29.2 times more Carbohydrate, 10.5 times more Sugars, 8 times more Fiber and 5.6 times more Protein than Raw sprouted alfalfa seeds.
• 7 ounces of Sprouted Alfalfa Seeds provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Carbohydrate
• Both Raw sprouted alfalfa seeds as well as Raw Red Kidney Beans provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in seven ounces.