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Alfalfa seeds (sprouted, raw) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Excellent — top 10% for protein density17.3 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 52% · 4 g
Carbs 27% · 2.1 g
Fat 20% · 0.7 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✓ Keto | 0.2 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✓ Vegan | no animal products |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✓ Whole30 | no grains, dairy, legumes, or added sugar |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Alfalfa seeds (sprouted, raw) · per 100 g
Calories23
Total Fat 0.7 g1% DV
Saturated Fat 0.1 g0% DV
Cholesterol 0 mg0% DV
Sodium 6 mg0% DV
Total Carbs 2.1 g1% DV
Fiber 1.9 g7% DV
Sugars 0.2 g
Protein 4 g8% DV
Vitamin D 0 µg · Calcium 32 mg · Iron 1 mg · Potassium 79 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 23 |
| 1 cup | 33 g | 7.6 |
| 1 tbsp | 3 g | 0.7 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Alfalfa seeds (sprouted, raw)?
Alfalfa seeds (sprouted, raw) has 23 calories per 100 grams, which is about 7.6 calories per 1 cup.
How much protein is in Alfalfa seeds (sprouted, raw)?
Alfalfa seeds (sprouted, raw) has 4 g of protein per 100 grams — 17.3 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Alfalfa seeds (sprouted, raw) keto-friendly?
Alfalfa seeds (sprouted, raw) has 0.2 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is generally keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Alfalfa seeds (sprouted, raw) vegan?
Alfalfa seeds (sprouted, raw) is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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