Bean Sprouts vs. Napa Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Bean Sprouts and Cooked Napa 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
cooked
napa cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bean sprouts and napa cabbage:
- Bean sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than napa cabbage.
- Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) and Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Napa cabbage and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - napa cabbage has 12 calories per 100 grams and bean sprout has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bean sprouts is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to napa cabbage for protein. Bean sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 33:63:5 and for napa cabbage, 30:59:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bean Sprouts | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 63% | 59% |
| Fat | 5% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Napa cabbage and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - napa cabbage has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than napa cabbage - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Napa cabbage has less sugar than bean sprout - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bean sprout has 176% more protein than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and napa cabbage are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 313% more Vitamin C than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 3.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Napa cabbage and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - napa cabbage has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Bean sprouts and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has more Vitamin K than napa cabbage - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both bean sprouts and napa cabbage contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Bean Sprouts | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.084 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.124 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 0.749 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Napa cabbage has 123% more calcium than bean sprout - napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Napa cabbage and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of iron - napa cabbage has 0.74mg of iron per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron.
potassium
Bean sprout has 71% more potassium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 87mg of potassium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 149mg 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,
| Bean Sprouts | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 133 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 49 UG |
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 Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does napa cabbage or bean sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Napa cabbage and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - napa cabbage has 12 calories in 100g and bean sprout has 30 calories.
Is napa cabbage or bean sprouts better for protein?
Bean sprout has 180% more protein than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Does napa cabbage or bean sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, napa cabbage and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - napa cabbage has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.