Bean Sprouts vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Bean Sprouts and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bean sprouts
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bean sprouts and tomato:
- Both bean sprouts and tomato are high in Vitamin C.
- Bean sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Tomato is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bean sprouts and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bean sprouts is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Bean sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 33:63:5 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bean Sprouts | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 63% | 75% |
| Fat | 5% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bean sprouts and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Bean sprout has 50% more dietary fiber than tomato - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bean sprouts and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bean sprout has 245% more protein than tomato - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and tomato are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both bean sprouts and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Bean sprout is very similar to bean sprout for Vitamin C - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 41 times more Vitamin A than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Bean sprouts and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has 318% more Vitamin K than tomato - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both bean sprouts and tomato contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Bean Sprouts | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.084 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.124 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.749 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bean sprouts and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Bean sprout has 237% more iron than tomato - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 59% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 tomato per 100 grams, however, tomato contains more quercetin than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Bean Sprouts | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.33 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.15 mg | 0.58 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 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,
| Bean Sprouts | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 123 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bean sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Bean Sprouts | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.016 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.016 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bean sprouts and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bean Sprouts | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.08 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 Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does bean sprouts or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Bean sprouts and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Is bean sprouts or tomato better for protein?
Bean sprout has 250% more protein than tomato - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Does bean sprouts or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprouts and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.