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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

Gordura

0.7g

Carbohydrate

0.4g

of which sugars

0.3g

Proteína

4g

Sal

0.02g

Água

93g

Colesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

16µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

2mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.04mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.06mg

Niacin (B3)

0.5mg

Vitamina B6

0.03mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Ácido Fólico

36µg

Cálcio

32mg

Ferro

1mg

Magnésio

27mg

Phosphorus

70mg

Potássio

79mg

Sódio

6mg

Zinco

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.

Leitura adicional e referências

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

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Última versão
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publicado originalmente