Nutritional Value of Alfalfa
Alfalfa is the seed of a legume plant. The sprouted seed are eaten by sprinkling on sandwiches and salads and makes healthy diet.

Nutrition Facts and Information about Alfalfa: Alfalfa is rich in potassium and phosphorus. It has good amount of calcium and magnesium and small amount of iron, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium.

Vitamin Content of Alfalfa: Alfalfa is rich in choline and Vitamin C. It has good amount of Vitamin A and small amount of Vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid and betaine.

Calorie Content of Alfalfa: 100g of Alfalfa has 23 calories. Calories from fat are 6.

Health Benefits of Alfalfa: Alfalfa sprouted seed makes healthy diet. The seed are good for digestive system, improves liver and detoxifies the body. It treats anemia, bladder disorders and diabetes. It extends appetite, helps in gaining weight and is used as an estrogen for increasing breast milk.

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Nutritional Value of Groundnut
Groundnut is the seed of the legume plant. It is called groundnut as it grows under the ground. It is nutritious and is eaten raw or roasted or cooked with food.

Nutrition Facts and Information about Groundnut (Raw): Groundnut is rich in potassium, phosphorus and magnesium. It has good amount of calcium and sodium with small amount of iron, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium.

Vitamin Content of Groundnut (Raw): Groundnut is rich in niacin and choline. It has good amount of pantothenic acid and Vitamin E and small amount of thiamin, Vitamin B6, folate and betaine.

Calorie Content of Groundnut (Raw): 100g of groundnut has 618 calories. Calories from fat are 488.

Health Benefits of Groundnut: Groundnut is eaten for healthy diet. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease and colon cancer. Groundnut also helps prevent gallstones and provides protection against Alzheimer's disease.

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This article was contributed by Nishidha Patil