Bean Sprouts vs. Radish Sprouts

Nutrition comparison of Bean Sprouts and Radish Sprouts

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of bean sprouts versus radish sprouts (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bean sprouts and radish sprouts:

  • Both bean sprouts and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C.
  • Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than radish sprout.
  • Radish sprout has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Radish sprout is a great source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of bean sprouts and radish sprouts is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Bean sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and radish sprout has 43 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, bean sprouts is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to radish sprouts for protein. Bean sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 32:63:5 and for radish sprouts, 29:28:43 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Bean Sprouts Radish Sprouts
Protein 32% 29%
Carbohydrates 63% 28%
Fat 5% 43%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Bean sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than radish sprout - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Radish sprout has less sugar than bean sprout - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Bean sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both bean sprouts and radish sprouts are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both bean sprouts and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Radish sprout has 119% more Vitamin C than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Bean sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Bean sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Bean sprout has more Vitamin K than radish sprout - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Radish sprout has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both bean sprouts and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Bean Sprouts Radish Sprouts
Thiamin 0.084 MG 0.102 MG
Riboflavin 0.124 MG 0.103 MG
Niacin 0.749 MG 2.853 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.38 MG 0.733 MG
Vitamin B6 0.088 MG 0.285 MG
Folate 61 UG 95 UG

Minerals

calcium

Radish sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 292% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.

iron

Bean sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of iron - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron.

potassium

Bean sprout has 73% more potassium than radish sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg 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,

Bean Sprouts Radish Sprouts
kaempferol 0.33 mg 21.85 mg
Quercetin 0.15 mg ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, radish sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bean sprout per 100 grams.

Bean Sprouts Radish Sprouts
alpha linoleic acid 0.016 G 0.722 G
Total 0.016 G 0.722 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, radish sprout has more linoleic acid than bean sprout per 100 grams.

Bean Sprouts Radish Sprouts
linoleic acid 0.042 G 0.41 G
Total 0.042 G 0.41 G


Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Bean Sprouts or Radish Sprouts .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .

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FAQ

Does bean sprouts or radish sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bean sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and radish sprout has 43 calories.

Is bean sprouts or radish sprouts better for protein?
Bean sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.

Does bean sprouts or radish sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprouts and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.