Raw Alfalfa Sprouts vs Spinach Calories

Spinach has 20% more calories than raw alfalfa sprouts: 28 vs 23 calories per 100 g.

For protein, raw alfalfa sprouts has more. For fat, raw alfalfa sprouts has more. For carbohydrates, spinach has more. For fiber, raw alfalfa sprouts has more.

Raw Alfalfa Sprouts and Spinach calorie calculator

Amount of each−+Unitgramsouncescalories (same calories)

Raw Alfalfa Sprouts

23calories in 100 g

• Protein 4 g
• Fat 0.7 g
• Carbs 2.1 g

Raw Alfalfa Sprouts nutrition

Spinach

28calories in 100 g

• Protein 2.9 g
• Fat 0.6 g
• Carbs 2.6 g

Spinach nutrition

Nutrition per 100 grams

Nutrient	Raw Alfalfa Sprouts	Spinach
Calories	23	28
Protein	4 g	2.9 g
Fat	0.7 g	0.6 g
Saturated fat	0.1 g	-
Carbohydrates	2.1 g	2.6 g
Fiber	1.9 g	1.6 g
Sugars	0.2 g	-
Sodium	6 mg	107 mg
Potassium	79 mg	460 mg
Calcium	32 mg	67 mg
Iron	1 mg	1.1 mg
Vitamin C	8.2 mg	30 mg

Raw Alfalfa Sprouts vs Spinach: common questions

Which has more calories, raw alfalfa sprouts or spinach?

Spinach has more calories per 100 g (28 vs 23).

Which has more protein, raw alfalfa sprouts or spinach?

Raw Alfalfa Sprouts has more protein per 100 g (4 g vs 2.9 g).

Is raw alfalfa sprouts or spinach better for weight loss?

Raw Alfalfa Sprouts has fewer calories per 100 g, so you can eat more of it for the same calories. Total calories across the day matter more than any single food, and protein and fiber help with fullness.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central. Raw Alfalfa Sprouts: FDC ID 2709765. Spinach: FDC ID 1750353.