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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Alfalfa Sprouts"
| Food Name: Alfalfa Sprouts | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 23 | Total Fat (g): 1 |
| Protein (g): 4 | Carbohydrates (g): 2 |
| Fiber (g): 2 | Water (g): 93 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 56 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 409 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 175 | Omega-6 (mg): 234 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 155 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 8 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 8 | Vitamin K (mcg): 31 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 36 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 36 | Folate DFE (mcg): 36 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 32 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 27 | Phosphorus (mg): 70 |
| Potassium (mg): 79 | Sodium (mg): 6 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 1 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Threonine (mg): 134 | Isoleucine (mg): 143 |
| Leucine (mg): 267 | Lysine (mg): 214 |
| Valine (mg): 145 | |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 14 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 87 |
| Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 6 | PRAL Score: 2 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Alfalfa Sprouts
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Alfalfa Sprouts'?
100 grams of 'Alfalfa Sprouts' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 4g (around 8% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 2g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 1g (around 1% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Alfalfa Sprouts'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Alfalfa Sprouts' provides around 23 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from protein, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 1% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Alfalfa Sprouts' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Alfalfa Sprouts' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 4g protein, 2g carbs, and 1g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Alfalfa Sprouts' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Alfalfa Sprouts' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 32 mg (2% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 79 mg (2% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 27 mg (6% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 70 mg (6% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 6 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Alfalfa Sprouts in significant amounts?
'Alfalfa Sprouts' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin K (mcg): 31 mcg (26% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Alfalfa Sprouts' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 8 mcg (1% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 155 IU (5% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 8 mg (9% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 36 mcg (9% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 36 mcg (9% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 36 mcg (9% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Alfalfa Sprouts' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Alfalfa Sprouts' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.