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Alfalfa sprouts, raw
Alfalfa sprouts, raw3
VS
Fava beans, fresh, raw Leader
Fava beans, fresh, raw6

Fava beans, fresh, raw leads 6–3 · 9 categories decided

Each value is per 100 g edible portion.

The verdict

Fava beans, fresh, raw comes out ahead, winning 6 of 9 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Alfalfa sprouts, raw for less saturated fat, less sodium and more calcium.

Pick Fava beans, fresh, raw for more protein, more fiber, more potassium, more iron, more magnesium and more vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    23 kcal
    72 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    3.99 g
    5.6 gWIN
  • Carbohydrate
    2.1 g
    11.7 g
  • Fibermore is better
    1.9 g
    4.2 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    0.2 g
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  • Total fat
    0.69 g
    0.6 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN0.07 g
    0.14 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN6 mg
    50 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    79 mg
    250 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    WIN32 mg
    22 mg
  • Ironmore is better
    0.96 mg
    1.9 mgWIN
  • Magnesiummore is better
    27 mg
    38 mgWIN
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    8.2 mg
    33 mgWIN
  • Vitamin Dmore is better
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Winners are decided by deterministic per-metric rules on the stated basis; ties and missing data don’t score (missing ≠ zero). Educational information only — not medical advice.

Alfalfa sprouts, raw vs Fava beans, fresh, raw · Foodatron