Table 1. Alfalfa hay and grain concentrate nutrient composition (dry matter basis).
| Nutrient | Alfalfa Hay | GrainConcentrate |
| Dry matter, g/kg | 906 | 944 |
| Crude protein, g/kg | 183 | 158 |
| Acid detergent fiber, g/kg | 351 | 84 |
| Neutral detergent fiber, g/kg | 406 | 148 |
| Nonfiber carbohydrates, g/kg1 | 323 | 608 |
| Fat, g/kg | 10 | 34 |
| Ash, g/kg | 78 | 52 |
| Calcium, g/kg | 15.3 | 7.4 |
| Phosphorus, g/kg | 2.7 | 5.4 |
| Magnesium, g/kg | 4.5 | 3.1 |
| Potassium, g/kg | 14.9 | 7.5 |
| Sodium, g/kg | 1.5 | 3.1 |
| Copper, mg/kg | 12 | 13 |
| Iron, mg/kg | 357 | 115 |
| Manganese, mg/kg | 43 | 61 |
| Zinc, mg/kg | 22 | 67 |
1
Nonfiber carbohydrates calculated by difference.