Basil vs. Bean Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Bean Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
bean sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and bean sprouts:
- Both bean sprouts and basil are high in Vitamin C.
- Basil is a great source of potassium.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
- Bean sprout has more thiamin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bean sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, basil is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to bean sprouts per calorie. Basil has a macronutrient ratio of 43:32:24 and for bean sprouts, 33:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Basil | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 43% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 63% |
| Fat | 24% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bean sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in basil comprise of 84% dietary fiber and 16% sugar.
dietary fiber
Bean sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bean sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bean sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of protein - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and basil are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both bean sprouts and basil are high in Vitamin C. Basil has 36% more Vitamin C than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 263 times more Vitamin A than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Bean sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 11 times more Vitamin K than bean sprout - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more thiamin. Both basil and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Basil | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 0.749 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 248% more iron than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Basil is a great source of potassium and it has 98% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Basil | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3142 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5650 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Basil | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.316 G | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.316 G | 0.016 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both basil and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Basil | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 0.073 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: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bean sprouts or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Bean sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is bean sprouts or basil better for protein?
Bean sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of protein - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does bean sprouts or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprouts and basil contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in basil comprise of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar.
Does bean sprouts or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does bean sprouts or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 250% more iron than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.