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Alfalfa sprouts, raw
Alfalfa sprouts, raw3
VS
Lotus root, raw Leader
Lotus root, raw6

Lotus root, raw leads 6–3 · 9 categories decided

Alfalfa sprouts, raw: 100 g · Lotus root, raw: 100 g.

The verdict

Lotus root, raw comes out ahead, winning 6 of 9 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Alfalfa sprouts, raw for more protein, less sodium and more magnesium.

Pick Lotus root, raw for more fiber, less saturated fat, more potassium, more calcium, more iron and more vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    23 kcal
    74 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    WIN3.99 g
    2.6 g
  • Carbohydrate
    2.1 g
    17.23 g
  • Fibermore is better
    1.9 g
    4.9 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    0.2 g
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  • Total fat
    0.69 g
    0.1 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    0.07 g
    0.03 gWIN
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN6 mg
    40 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    79 mg
    556 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    32 mg
    45 mgWIN
  • Ironmore is better
    0.96 mg
    1.16 mgWIN
  • Magnesiummore is better
    WIN27 mg
    23 mg
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    8.2 mg
    44 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 Lotus root, raw · Foodatron