Alfalfa seeds: calories and nutrition facts
Alfalfa seeds has 426 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 tablespoon (15 g), has 64 kcal.
- Calories
- 426 kcal
- Protein
- 29.7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 39.3 g
- Fat
- 12.6 g
Per 100 g
Alfalfa seeds: how many calories?
Alfalfa seeds has 426 kcal per 100 g, with 29.7 g protein, 39.3 g carbs and 12.6 g fat. A 15 g serving (1 tablespoon) has 64 kcal. That is more than the average for Fruits & Veggies (109 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein31%
- Carbohydrates40%
- Fat29%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 64 kcal
- Protein
- 4.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5.9 g
- Fat
- 1.9 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (15 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 426 kcal | 64 kcal |
| Fat | 12.6 g | 1.9 g |
| of which saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39.3 g | 5.9 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7.9 g | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 29.7 g | 4.5 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 7.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 26 mg | 3.9 mg |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 20 mg |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(426 kcal) | 21% |
| Fat(12.6 g) | 18% |
| of which saturated fat(0 g) | 0% |
| Carbohydrates(39.3 g) | 15% |
| of which sugars(0 g) | 0% |
| Protein(29.7 g) | 59% |
| Salt(0 g) | 0% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High protein (at least 20% of calories)
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Alfalfa seeds: frequently asked questions
Alfalfa seeds: how many calories per serving?
A 15 g serving (1 tablespoon) has 64 kcal.
Alfalfa seeds: how much protein?
Alfalfa seeds contains 29.7 g of protein per 100 g, 59% of the 50 g reference intake.
Alfalfa seeds: how much fibre?
Alfalfa seeds provides 7.9 g of fibre per 100 g, 32% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Alfalfa seeds: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 23 g of this food.
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