Nutritional Information

Macro nutrients

Composition
Compositiongram
Fat0.7
Carbohydrate0.3
Protein4.0
Dietary fibre2.0
Alcohol0.0
Water93.0
Energy content
Energy contentenergiprosent
Fat23
Carbohydrate4
Protein59
Dietary fibre14
Alcohol0
  • Fat
  • Carbohydrate
  • Protein
  • Dietary fibre
  • Alcohol
  • Water
  • Energy in 100 g: 112 kJ (27 kcal)
  • Edible part: 100 %
NutrientSourceQuantityEnergiprosent
Fat22%
Carbohydrate4%
Dietary fibre13%
Protein59%
Alcohol0%
Water-

Carbohydrates

CarbohydrateSource0.3 g
Starch
Sugar, total
Sugar, added
Sugar, free

Vitamins

Fat-soluble vitaminsSourceQuantity
Vitamin A (RAE)
Vitamin A (RE)16 RE2 %
Retinol
Beta-carotene
Vitamin D0 %
Vitamin E0 %
Water-soluble vitaminsSourceQuantity
Vitamin B1 (thiamin)4 %
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)3 %
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Niacin equivalents7 %
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)1 %
Vitamin B9 (folate)10 %
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)0 %
Vitamin C (askorbic acid)1 %

Minerals and trace elements

MineralsSourceQuantity
Salt (NaCl)
Calcium (Ca)3 %
Sodium (Na)
Potassium (K)2 %
Magnesium (Mg)8 %
Phosphorus (P)13 %
Trace elementsSourceQuantity
Iron (Fe)9 %
Zinc (Zn)8 %
Selenium (Se)1 %
Copper (Cu)17 %
Iodine (I)0 %

Classification

Food ID: 06.114

Scientific name: Medicago sativa L. ssp. sativa

FoodEx2: Alfalfa sprouts (A00SH)

Facets
F28 ProcessRaw, no heat treatment (A07HS)

LanguaL

The foods in Matvaretabellen are described using a classification system called LanguaL. LanguaL stands for "Langua aLimentaria" or "language of food". This language enables standardized descriptions of foods.

LanguaLClassification
A0152Vegetable or vegetable product (US CFR)
A0826Vegetable (EXCLUDING POTATO) (EUROFIR)
B1359Alfalfa
C0183Sprout
E0150Whole, natural shape
F0003Not heat-treated
G0003Cooking method not applicable
H0003No treatment applied
J0001Preservation method not known
K0003No packing medium used
M0001Container or wrapping not known
N0001Food contact surface not known
P0024Human consumer, no age specification

10

Missing value, content not known.

50

Estimated as a naturally occurring zero value, not analysed.

73f

Calculated as the sum of omega-3 fatty acids from reference 460g: US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

74f

Calculated as the sum of omega-6 fatty acids from reference 460g: US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

325

University of Oslo (2018). Iodine project 2017-2018.

331

Frydenberg, H, Urke EB & Carlsen MH. Sugar project 2021-2024. University of Oslo, department of nutrition.

450a

Food Standards Agency (2002). McCance and Widdowson’s The Composition of Foods, Sixth summary edition. Cambridge: The Royal Society of Chemistry.

460e

US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 25 (2012). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

460g

US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

MI0120

Salt equivalent calculated from sodium (NACL[g]=2.5*NA[mg]/1000.0)

MI0142

Water by difference (WATER[g] = 100 - PROT[g] - FAT[g] - CHO[g] - FIBT[g] - ALC[g])

MI0181

Carbohydrate, available calculated from sugar and starch (CHO[g] = SUGAR[g] + STARCH[g])

MI0322

Vitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/6) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 6))

MI0325

Vitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/12) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 12))

MI0421

Niacin equivalents calculated from niacin and tryptophan (NIAEQ[mg] = NIA[mg] + TRP[mg] / 60)

MI_SUGAR_NO

Sugar calculated as the sum of fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose and sucrose (SUGAR[g] = FRUS[g] + GLUS[g] + LACS[g] + MALS[g] + SUCS[g])

Polyunsaturated fatty acids in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Iodine (I) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeType not known
Acquisition typeNot known
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:3n-6 (dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, DGLA) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Phosphorus (P) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Sodium (Na) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Fat in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Protein in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

C16:1 sum (palmitoleic acid) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Beta-carotene in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Copper (Cu) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Alcohol in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Cholesterol in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Potassium (K) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C18:1 sum (oleic acid) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C12:0 (lauric acid) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Dietary fibre in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Omega-6 in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodFatty acids, total cis n-6 polyunsaturated, calculated as the sum cis n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids

C22:5n-3 (docosapentaenoic acid, DPA) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:3n-3 (eicosatrienoic acid) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Carbohydrate in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodCarbohydrate, available calculated from sugar and starch (CHO[g] = SUGAR[g] + STARCH[g])

Saturated fatty acids in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C18:0 (stearic acid) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:4n-3 (eicosatetraenoic acid) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C22:6n-3 (docosahexaenoic acid, DHA) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Water in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodWater by difference (WATER[g] = 100 - PROT[g] - FAT[g] - CHO[g] - FIBT[g] - ALC[g])

Omega-3 in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodFatty acids, total cis n-3 polyunsaturated, calculated as sum of cis n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Zinc (Zn) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Calcium (Ca) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin C (askorbic acid) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C16:0 (palmitic acid) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin D in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

C18:2n-6 (linoleic acid) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C14:0 (myristic acid) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:5n-3 (eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B1 (thiamin) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin A (RAE) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeCalculations including conversion factors
MethodVitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/12) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 12))

Sugar, free in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Selenium (Se) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin E in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B9 (folate) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Starch in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodImputation

Salt (NaCl) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodSalt equivalent calculated from sodium (NACL[g]=2.5*NA[mg]/1000.0)

Sugar, added in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Trans fatty acids in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Monounsaturated fatty acids in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Vitamin B3 (niacin) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Sugar, total in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeImputed/estimated, generic
MethodSugar calculated as the sum of fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose and sucrose (SUGAR[g] = FRUS[g] + GLUS[g] + LACS[g] + MALS[g] + SUCS[g])

Iron (Fe) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C18:3n-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C20:4n-6 (arachidonic acid) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Magnesium (Mg) in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

Retinol in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Niacin equivalents in Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeCalculations including conversion factors
MethodNiacin equivalents calculated from niacin and tryptophan (NIAEQ[mg] = NIA[mg] + TRP[mg] / 60)

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