Alfalfa seeds (sprouted, raw) nutrition facts
Medicago sativa
100 grams of alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw contain 23 calories, 4 g of protein, 2.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin K (25% DV). Most of its calories (52%) come from protein.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin K25%
- Copper17%
- Pantothenic acid (B5)11%
- Riboflavin (B2)10%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 8 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8.2 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 30.5 µg | 25% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.56 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 36 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 14.4 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.96 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 79 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.92 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.41 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 92.8 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Alfalfa seeds (sprouted, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 | 63.7 | -64% |
| Protein | 3.99 g | 2.82 g | +42% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 12.5 g | -83% |
| Total fat | 0.69 g | 1.01 g | -32% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 3 g | -37% |
| Total sugars | 0.2 g | 3.34 g | -94% |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 157 mg | -96% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168384. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.