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Hi Kellie,
The difference is not only the quantity of protein, but the amino acid profile (building blocks of protein). When fed together, they complement each other and create a high quality protein. This is why I like adding a small amount of alfalfa to a grass hay diet.
I would limit the amount of alfalfa for your minis -- it is higher in calories and minis are genetically predisposed toward gaining weight, which leads to insulin resistance.
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Dr. Getty 
Kellie
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO