Crab Meat vs. Bean Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Bean Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crab meat
versus
bean sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and bean sprouts:
- Bean sprout has 64% less calories than crab meat.
- Bean sprout has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than crab meat.
- Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Crab meat is a great source of potassium.
- Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, crab meat has more dha and epa than bean sprout.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) 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 64% less calories than crab meat - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to bean sprouts per calorie. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:9 and for bean sprouts, 33:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 63% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crab meat has less carbohydrates than bean sprout - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than crab meat - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crab meat has less sugar than bean sprout - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Crab meat is an excellent source of protein and it has 488% more protein than bean sprout - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and crab meat are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and bean sprouts are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Bean sprout has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 300% more Vitamin C than crab meat - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Bean sprouts and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has 17 times more Vitamin E than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has 109 times more Vitamin K than crab meat - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Crab Meat | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 0.749 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 600% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Bean sprout has 82% more iron than crab meat - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Crab meat 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 crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, crab meat has more DHA and EPA than bean sprout per 100 grams. Both crab meat and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Crab Meat | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.016 G |
| DHA | 0.067 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.101 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.186 G | 0.016 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both crab meat and bean sprouts contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Crab Meat | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 0.025 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: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bean sprouts or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Bean sprout has 60% less calories than crab meat - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is bean sprouts or crab meat better for protein?
Crab meat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 490% more protein than bean sprout - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does bean sprouts or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crab meat has fewer carbohydrates than bean sprout - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does bean sprouts or crab meat contain more calcium?
Crab meat is a rich source of calcium and it has 600% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.