Vegetable

Alfalfa Sprout

Alfalfa sprouts are tiny germinated lucerne seeds sold as a thread-like salad garnish with a mild pea-green flavour. They add crunch and living-seed freshness rather than bulk vegetable substance. Scatter on sandwiches and salads; avoid heavy cooking. High surface area means careful washing and short storage. Distinct from mature alfalfa forage—this is the culinary sprout form.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Cuts & parts

Whole

Breeds & varieties

A sample of named types with their own origin and culinary profiles.

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Medicago sativa

Organic Alfalfa Sprout

Characteristics

Preparations

ChilledChoppedCookedFreshFrozenGrilledPickledRoastedSlicedWhole

Provenance

OrganicSeasonalSingle Origin

Sources

Indoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

CrispDelicateGarnishGrassyMild

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 35.3

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0.28 g
Saturated Fat 0.05 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.14 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 19.6 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 7 g
Dietary Fibre 2.53 g
Total Sugars 2.76 g
Complex / starch 2.04 g
Protein 1.98 g
Water 84.6 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 35.3 kcal
Water 84.6 g
Carbohydrates 7 g
- Sugars 2.76 g
  - Monosaccharides 1.94 g
  - Disaccharides 0.83 g
- Starch 2.04 g
  - Amylose 0.51 g
  - Amylopectin 1.53 g
  - Digestible Starch 1.73 g
  - Resistant Starch 0.2 g
- Fibre 2.53 g
  - Soluble Fibre 0.89 g
  - Insoluble Fibre 1.64 g
Protein 1.98 g
- Plant Protein 1.88 g
Fat 0.28 g
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.05 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.14 g
  - Omega-3 0.01 g
  - Omega-6 0.07 g
Vitamins 109 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.66 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.33 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 1.6 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 31.9 µg
- Vitamin C 28 mg
- Vitamin E 0.42 mg
- Vitamin K 25.9 µg
Minerals 412 mg
- Major Minerals 406 mg
  - Calcium 43 mg
  - Sodium 19.6 mg
  - Potassium 343 mg
- Trace Minerals 6.2 mg
  - Iron 0.8 mg
  - Zinc 0.4 mg
  - Iodine 5 µg
Salt 0.05 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 28 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.07 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.09 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.66 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.33 · vitamin-b6: 0.16 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 1.6 · vitamin-b9-folate: 31.9 · vitamin-e: 0.42 · vitamin-k: 25.9 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 19.6 · Potassium: 343 · Calcium: 43 · Iron: 0.8 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 5 ·

Most vegetables are high-water, low-energy, with fibre and potassium ahead of protein.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Alfalfa Sprout.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

AvocadoSandwiches and salads
Bread
Cucumber
Egg
Lemon
Tomato

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

1970US

Health-food culture popularised alfalfa sprouts on sandwiches and salads.

1990

Commercial sprouting rooms supplied nationwide retail packs.

2010

Food-safety guidance encouraged thorough washing and vulnerable-group caution for raw sprouts.