Alfalfa Sprouts

Alfalfa Sprouts

Alfalfa sprouts are a member of the pea family.

Almost any seed that is endowed with the potential for the next generation of life is "sproutable". When a seed is sprouted, much of the stored nutrients burst into the sprout, making it a wealth of health-giving substances.

Estimated Glycemic Load=0
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1,510

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Vitamin K
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Grains, No Seeds, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

Since alfalfa sprouts grow indoors hydroponically (in water), they are available year-round. Sprouts are sold loose, in plastic bags, or in clear plastic boxes making it easy to see and evaluate the quality of the sprouts. They should be moist and crisp, and should look and smell fresh. Avoid sprouts that appear to be slimy, discolored, moldy, or give off a sour smell. Refrigerate sprouts in the container they are packed in or store loosely packed in plastic bags. Sprouts that are tightly packed will be crushed and begin to decay quickly. And don`t wash them before storing. Boxed sprouts will keep for four to five days.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) ALFALFA SEEDS,SPROUTED,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 1.24

Calories: 8

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.23 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.13 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	58 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.69 g	*
Sugars	0.06 g	*
Fiber	0.63 g	*
Protein	1.3 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	51.2 IU	1%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	5%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.01 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	10.1 mg	13%
Folate	11.9 mcg	3%
Niacin	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.04 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.03 mg	2%
MINERALS
Calcium	10.6 mg	1%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.32 mg	2%
Magnesium	8.9 mg	2%
Manganese	0.06 mg	3%
Phosphorous	23.1 mg	2%
Potassium	26.1 mg	1%
Selenium	0.2 mcg	0%
Sodium	2 mg	0%
Zinc	0.3 mg	2%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	2 mcg
Beta-carotene	28.7 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	2 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).