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Alfalfa
Year-round
Season
Year-round
Ruled by
☿ Mercury
Calories
24 kcal
Protein
4.0 g
MW reference
1
Alfalfa
Alfalfa sprouts are the immature shoots of Medicago sativa, harvested days after germination. Valued in salads and sandwiches for their mild flavor and crunchy texture, they are rich in vitamins K and C.
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g
Energy24 kcal / 100 kJ
Protein4.0 g
Carbs0.4 g
— of which sugars0.3 g
Fat0.7 g
Salt6 mg Na
Vitamin C2.0 mg
Iron1.00 mg
Figures are estimates per 100 g from reference data and may differ from the product you use. Always check the packaging for accurate nutrition and allergen information. Not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
Reference data McCance & Widdowson 2021
Alfalfa sprouts, raw · 13-148 · DG
Analytical and literature sources
Energy & Proximates
Energy24.00kcal
Energy100.00kJ
Water93.40g
Protein4.00g
Fat0.70g
Carbohydrates0.40g
of which sugars0.30g
of which starch—g
Fibre (AOAC)—g
Fibre (NSP)1.70g
Alcohol—g
Fat Breakdown
Total fat0.70g
Saturated—g
Monounsaturated—g
Polyunsaturated—g
Trans—g
Omega-3—g
Omega-6—g
Cholesterol—mg
Minerals
Sodium6.00mg
Potassium79.00mg
Calcium32.00mg
Magnesium27.00mg
Phosphorus70.00mg
Iron1.000mg
Copper0.160mg
Zinc0.900mg
Selenium—µg
Iodine—µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A16.00µg
Vitamin D—µg
Vitamin E—mg
Vitamin C2.00mg
Thiamin (B1)0.040mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.060mg
Niacin (B3)0.500mg
Vitamin B60.030mg
Vitamin B12—µg
Folate36.00µg
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