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Alfalfa Seeds - incredibly high in essential nutrients

1. Alfalfa Seed Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Alfalfa Seeds
4. Alfalfa Seed Nutritional Value
5. Alfalfa Seed Health Benefits

Alfalfa Seeds Facts

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Types of Alfalfa Seeds

Alfalfa Seeds Nutritional Value

Seeds ” Alfalfa Seed ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 33 g – 1 Cup
Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	8	0.4%
Protein	g	1.32	2.6%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.23	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	0.69	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.6	%
Total Sugars	g	0.07
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	11	%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.32	1.7%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	9	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	23	%
Potassium, K	mg	26	%
Sodium, Na	mg	2	%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.30	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.052	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.062	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.2	%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	2.7	%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.025	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.042	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.159	%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.186	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.011	%
Folate (B-9)	mcg	12	3%
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg		%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.01	%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0.0
Vitamin D	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	10.1	%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.023	0.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.018
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.135
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Cholesterol	mg
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	29
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	2
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	2
Lutein + Zeaxanthin	mcg	0

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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