Bean Sprouts vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Bean Sprouts and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bean sprouts
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bean sprouts and cabbage:
- Both bean sprouts and cabbage are high in Vitamin C.
- Bean sprout has more riboflavin and niacin.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bean sprouts and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bean sprouts is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to cabbage for fat. Bean sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 33:63:5 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bean Sprouts | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 63% | 80% |
| Fat | 5% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bean sprouts and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 39% more dietary fiber than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bean sprouts and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bean sprout has 138% more protein than cabbage - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and cabbage are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both bean sprouts and cabbage are high in Vitamin C. Cabbage has 177% more Vitamin C than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Bean sprouts and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Bean sprouts and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has 130% more Vitamin K than bean sprout - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more riboflavin and niacin. Both bean sprouts and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Bean Sprouts | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.084 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.124 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.749 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has 208% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Bean sprout has 94% more iron than cabbage - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Bean sprouts and cabbage contain similar amounts of potassium - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg 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 bean sprouts and cabbage contain significant amounts of kaempferol and quercetin.
| Bean Sprouts | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.33 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.15 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.08 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.1 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,
| Bean Sprouts | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bean sprouts and cabbage contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bean Sprouts | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.017 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: Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 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 cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Bean sprouts and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Is bean sprouts or cabbage better for protein?
Bean sprout has 140% more protein than cabbage - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Does bean sprouts or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprouts and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.