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Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Alfalfa seeds lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Phosphorus is highest at 7%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus70 mg7%
Low
Sodium6 mg<1%
Low
Potassium79 mg4%
Low

About this food

For Vegetables, Alfalfa seeds is a typical example. Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step.

Nutrient insight

Alfalfa seeds's phosphorus is the top contributor (7% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein4 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.2 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alfalfa seeds safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Alfalfa seeds falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Phosphorus (7%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Alfalfa seeds rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 70 mg, 7% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Alfalfa seeds is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Alfalfa seeds?

Per 100 g, Alfalfa seeds contains Phosphorus 70 mg, which is 7% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Alfalfa seeds safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Alfalfa seeds falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 79 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Alfalfa seeds compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Alfalfa seeds has more Phosphorus - 70 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.