About Alfalfa Sprouts:
The saponins in alfalfa sprouts may help to reduce cholesterol. Alfalfa sprouts are a great source of vitamin K too.
Healthy Alfalfa Sprout Recipes:
Nutrition Information for Alfalfa Sprouts:
The following nutrition information is for one serving of alfalfa sprouts. That would be about one cup of alfalfa sprouts, or 33 grams. This general information is for raw alfalfa sprouts.
Macronutrients:
Water: 30.08 g
Calories: 10
Protein: 1.32 g
Carbohydrates: 1.25 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Sugars: 0.06 g
Total Fat: 0.23 g
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.135 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Micronutrients:
Calcium: 11 mg
Iron: 0.32 g
Magnesium: 9 mg
Phosphorus: 23 mg
Potassium: 26 mg
Sodium: 2 mg
Zinc: 0.30 mg
Vitamin C: 2.7 mg
Thiamin: 0.025 mg
Riboflavin: 0.042 mg
Niacin: 0.159 mg
Pantothenic Acid: 0.186 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.011 mg
Vitamin B12: 0 mcg
Folate: 12 mcg
Vitamin A: 51 IU
Vitamin E: 0.01 mg
Vitamin K: 10.1 mcg
Phytonutrients:
beta Carotene: 29 mcg
beta Cryptoxanthin: 2 mcg
Lycopene: 0 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 0 mcg
Source of Information:
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
Notes:
Abbreviations:
- g = gram
- mg = milligram
- mcg = microgram
- IU = International Unit
