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Alfalfa sprouts, raw

Alfalfa sprouts are the young shoots of the alfalfa plant, eaten as a vegetable. The figures here describe them raw. They consist mainly of water and provide some protein, with smaller amounts of carbohydrate and fat, alongside vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, they contain 4g of protein, 0.7g of fat and 36µg of folate, and provide 100 kJ of energy.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues, while folate supports normal blood cell formation. Raw sprouts can carry bacteria that cause food poisoning. Thorough cooking reduces this risk, which is particularly relevant during pregnancy and for people with weakened immune systems. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

24 kcal

Energy

100 kJ

Graisse

0.7g

Carbohydrate

0.4g

of which sugars

0.3g

Protéines

4g

Sel

0.02g

Eau

93g

Cholestérol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

16µg

Vitamine D

0µg

Vitamine C

2mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.04mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.06mg

Niacin (B3)

0.5mg

Vitamine B6

0.03mg

Vitamine B12

0µg

Folate

36µg

Calcium

32mg

Fer

1mg

Magnésium

27mg

Phosphorus

70mg

Potassium

79mg

Sodium

6mg

Zinc

0.9mg

Copper

0.16mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Analytical and literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Lectures complémentaires et références

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Historique de l'article

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Dernière version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publié à l'origine