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Alfalfa sprouts (raw)

A plant point for almost no calories — sprouting's whole argument.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g23 kcal 4.0 g2.1 g 1.9 g0.7 g
Per 100 kcal— 17.3 g9.1 g 8.3 g3.0 g
One cup · 33 g8 kcal1.3 g0.7 g0.6 g0.2 g

Where the calories come from

protein 52%carbs 27%fat 20%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.2 g
Saturated fat0.1 g
Sodium6 mg · 0% DV
Potassium79 mg · 2% DV
Calcium32 mg · 2% DV
Iron1 mg · 5% DV
Magnesium27 mg · 6% DV
Vitamin C8.2 mg · 9% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)8 mcg · 1% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.0 mg · 0% DV
Folate (DFE)36 mcg · 9% DV
Choline14.4 mg · 3% DV
Vitamin B60.03 mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus70 mg · 6% DV
Copper0.16 mg · 18% DV
Potassium : sodium13.2 : 1 · favorable
Protein1.3 g · 3% DVFiber0.6 g · 2% DVPotassium26 mg · 1% DVCalcium11 mg · 1% DVIron0.3 mg · 2% DVMagnesium8.9 mg · 2% DVSodium2.0 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 168384 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

752 gfor 30 g protein
173 kcalthose grams cost
1.9 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsAlfalfa sprouts
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliAlfalfa sprouts
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastAlfalfa sprouts

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gSwiss chard9.5 g#2 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Alfalfa sprouts1.9 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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