Bean Sprouts vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Bean Sprouts and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bean sprouts
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bean sprouts and celery:
- Bean sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
- Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Celery is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bean sprouts and celery contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bean sprouts is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to celery per calorie. Bean sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 33:63:5 and for celery, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bean Sprouts | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 63% | 72% |
| Fat | 5% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bean sprouts and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar.
dietary fiber
Bean sprouts and celery contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bean sprouts and celery contain similar amounts of sugar - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bean sprout has 341% more protein than celery - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and celery are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 326% more Vitamin C than celery - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Celery has 21 times more Vitamin A than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and celery has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Bean sprouts and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bean sprouts and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. Both bean sprouts and celery contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Bean Sprouts | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.084 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.124 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.749 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Celery has 208% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Bean sprout has 355% more iron than celery - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Celery is a great source of potassium and it has 74% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg 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 celery contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Bean Sprouts | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.33 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.15 mg | 0.39 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 2.85 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.05 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 | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 270 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 283 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bean sprouts and celery contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bean Sprouts | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.079 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 Celery (Celery, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bean sprouts or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Bean sprouts and celery contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Is bean sprouts or celery better for protein?
Bean sprout has 340% more protein than celery - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Does bean sprouts or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprouts and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.