Bean Sprouts vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Bean Sprouts and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bean sprouts
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bean sprouts and kimchi:
- Bean sprout has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more Vitamin B6.
- Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bean sprouts and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bean sprouts is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Bean sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 33:63:5 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bean Sprouts | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 63% | 51% |
| Fat | 5% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bean sprouts and kimchi contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
dietary fiber
Bean sprouts and kimchi contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bean sprouts and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bean sprout has 176% more protein than kimchi - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and kimchi are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than kimchi - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Bean sprouts and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Bean sprouts and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bean sprouts and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more Vitamin B6. Both bean sprouts and kimchi contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Bean Sprouts | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.084 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.124 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.749 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kimchi has 154% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 175% more iron than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Bean sprouts and kimchi contain similar amounts of potassium - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg 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, both bean sprouts and kimchi contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Bean Sprouts | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 55 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 49 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kimchi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Bean Sprouts | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.016 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.016 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kimchi has more linoleic acid than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Bean Sprouts | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.104 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 Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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 kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Bean sprouts and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Is bean sprouts or kimchi better for protein?
Bean sprout has 180% more protein than kimchi - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Does bean sprouts or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprouts and kimchi contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.