Raspberries vs. Bean Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Raspberries and Bean Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raspberries
versus
bean sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raspberries and bean sprouts:
- Both raspberries and bean sprouts are high in Vitamin C.
- Bean sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
- Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) 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 42% less calories than raspberry - raspberry has 52 calories per 100 grams and bean sprout has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raspberries is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to bean sprouts per calorie. Raspberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:82:10 and for bean sprouts, 33:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raspberries | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 63% |
| Fat | 10% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raspberries and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 261% more dietary fiber than bean sprout - raspberry has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Raspberries and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - raspberry has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bean sprout has 153% more protein than raspberry - raspberry has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raspberries and bean sprouts are low in saturated fat - raspberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both raspberries and bean sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Raspberry has 98% more Vitamin C than bean sprout - raspberry has 26.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Raspberries and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raspberry has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Raspberries and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raspberry has 0.87mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has 323% more Vitamin K than raspberry - raspberry has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both raspberries and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Raspberries | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.032 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Niacin | 0.598 MG | 0.749 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.329 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raspberry has 92% more calcium than bean sprout - raspberry has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Raspberries and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of iron - raspberry has 0.69mg of iron per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron.
potassium
Raspberries and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of potassium - raspberry has 151mg of potassium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 149mg 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 sprout has more kaempferol than raspberry per 100 grams, however, raspberry contains more quercetin than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Raspberries | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.06 mg | 0.33 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.05 mg | 0.15 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, both raspberries and bean sprouts contain small amounts of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene.
| Raspberries | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 12 UG | 6 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 136 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raspberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Raspberries | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.126 G | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.126 G | 0.016 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raspberry has more linoleic acid than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Raspberries | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.249 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 0.249 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: Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
Raspberries g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Bean Sprouts g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does raspberries or bean sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Bean sprout has 40% less calories than raspberry - raspberry has 52 calories in 100g and bean sprout has 30 calories.
Is raspberries or bean sprouts better for protein?
Bean sprout has 150% more protein than raspberry - raspberry has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Does raspberries or bean sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raspberries and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - raspberry has 11.9g of carbs for 100g and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.