Simple Syrup vs. Bean Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Simple Syrup and Bean Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
simple syrup
versus
bean sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in simple syrup and bean sprouts:
- Bean sprout has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than simple syrup.
- Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Simple syrup is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Simple Syrup (Syrup, Cane) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Simple syrup is high in calories and bean sprout has 89% less calories than simple syrup - simple syrup has 269 calories per 100 grams and bean sprout has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, simple syrup is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bean sprouts per calorie. Simple syrup has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for bean sprouts, 33:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Simple Syrup | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 63% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Simple syrup is high in carbohydrates and bean sprout has 92% less carbohydrates than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in simple syrup comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than simple syrup - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Simple syrup is high in sugar and bean sprout has 94% less sugar than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.2g of sugar per 100 grams and bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bean sprout has more protein than simple syrup - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and simple syrup are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than simple syrup - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Bean sprouts and simple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bean sprouts and simple syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has more Vitamin K than simple syrup - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both simple syrup and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Simple Syrup | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.13 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.749 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Simple syrup and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of calcium - simple syrup has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Simple syrup is an excellent source of iron and it has 296% more iron than bean sprout - simple syrup has 3.6mg of iron per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron.
potassium
Bean sprout has 137% more potassium than simple syrup - simple syrup has 63mg of potassium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 149mg of potassium.
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: Simple Syrup (Syrup, Cane) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does simple syrup or bean sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Simple syrup is high in calories and bean sprout has 90% less calories than simple syrup - simple syrup has 269 calories in 100g and bean sprout has 30 calories.
Is bean sprouts or simple syrup better for protein?
Bean sprout has more protein than simple syrup - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Does simple syrup or bean sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, simple syrup is high in carbohydrates and bean sprout has 90% fewer carbohydrates than simple syrup - simple syrup has 73.1g of carbs for 100g and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in simple syrup comprise of 100% sugar.
Does simple syrup or bean sprouts contain more iron?
Simple syrup is an abundant source of iron and it has 300% more iron than bean sprout - simple syrup has 3.6mg of iron in 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron.