Banana vs. Bean Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Bean Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
bean sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and bean sprouts:
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Bean sprout has 66% less calories than banana.
- Bean sprout has 66% less sugar than banana.
- Bean sprout has 74% less carbohydrates than banana.
- Bean sprout has more thiamin and folate, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6.
- Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bean sprout has 66% less calories than banana - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to bean sprouts for fat. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for bean sprouts, 33:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 63% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bean sprout has 74% less carbohydrates than banana - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 44% more dietary fiber than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bean sprout has 66% less sugar than banana - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bean sprout has 179% more protein than banana - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and banana are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 52% more Vitamin C than banana - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Bean sprouts and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Bean sprouts and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has 65 times more Vitamin K than banana - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more thiamin and folate, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6. Both banana and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Banana | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.749 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bean sprout has 160% more calcium than banana - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Bean sprout has 250% more iron than banana - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both banana and bean sprouts contain small amounts of quercetin.
| Banana | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.11 mg | 0.33 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.06 mg | 0.15 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Banana | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 6 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both banana and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Banana | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.016 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both banana and bean sprouts contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Banana | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.042 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bean sprouts or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Bean sprout has 70% less calories than banana - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Is bean sprouts or banana better for protein?
Bean sprout has 180% more protein than banana - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Does bean sprouts or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprout has 70% fewer carbohydrates than banana - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does bean sprouts or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.