Alfalfa sprouts (raw)

Alfalfa sprouts (raw) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 33 g

Calories
8
0%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    1.3g
    53% of calories
  • Carbs
    0.7g
    29% of calories
  • Fat
    0.2g
    18% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Alfalfa sprouts (raw) (1 cup, 33 g) has 7.6 calories, with 1.3 g of protein, 0.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (53% of calories).

Per 100 g
23cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
17g
Net carbs
0.1g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.6g
0.1 g sugar

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (33 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A3 μg
0%
Vitamin C3 mg
3%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0 mg
0%
Vitamin K10 μg
8%
Thiamine0 mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
3%
Niacin0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin B60 mg
1%
Folate (B9)12 μg
3%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.2 mg
4%
Choline5 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium11 mg
1%
Iron0.3 mg
4%
Potassium26 mg
1%
Magnesium9 mg
2%
Phosphorus23 mg
3%
Zinc0.3 mg
3%
Copper0.1 mg
6%
Manganese0.1 mg
3%
Selenium0.2 μg
0%
Full breakdown · 24 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alpha carotene2 μg—
Beta carotene29 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Isoleucine0 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Valine0 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Burning 8 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 1min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 1min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 1min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 1min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Alfalfa sprouts (raw)?

One serving of Alfalfa sprouts (raw) (1 cup) has 7.6 calories, which works out to 23 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Alfalfa sprouts (raw) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 53% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Alfalfa sprouts (raw) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 0.1 g of net carbs and 29% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Alfalfa sprouts (raw)?

2 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Alfalfa sprouts (raw)?

0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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