Whole Milk vs. Bean Sprouts

Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Bean Sprouts

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

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

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

  • Bean sprout has 39.5 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
  • Bean sprout has 51% less calories than whole milk.
  • Bean sprout has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than whole milk.
  • Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than bean sprout.
  • Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole milk and bean 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Bean sprout has 51% less calories than whole milk - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to bean sprouts per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for bean sprouts, 33:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Whole Milk Bean Sprouts
Protein 21% 33%
Carbohydrates 32% 63%
Fat 48% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Bean sprouts and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

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

sugar

Bean sprouts and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Bean sprouts and whole milk contain similar amounts of protein - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Bean sprout has 39.5 times less saturated fat than whole milk - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Bean sprout has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than whole milk - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Whole milk has 45 times more Vitamin A than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than bean sprout - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Bean sprouts and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Bean sprout has 109 times more Vitamin K than whole milk - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Bean sprout has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Whole Milk Bean Sprouts
Thiamin 0.046 MG 0.084 MG
Riboflavin 0.169 MG 0.124 MG
Niacin 0.089 MG 0.749 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.373 MG 0.38 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 0.088 MG
Folate 5 UG 61 UG
Vitamin B12 0.45 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 769% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.

iron

Bean sprout has 29 times more iron than whole milk - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.

potassium

Bean sprouts and whole milk contain similar amounts of potassium - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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, both whole milk and bean sprouts contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Whole Milk Bean Sprouts
beta-carotene 7 UG 6 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 6 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Whole Milk Bean Sprouts
alpha linoleic acid 0.075 G 0.016 G
Total 0.075 G 0.016 G

omega 6s

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

Whole Milk Bean Sprouts
linoleic acid 0.12 G 0.042 G
Total 0.12 G 0.042 G


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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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .

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FAQ

Does bean sprouts or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bean sprout has 50% less calories than whole milk - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.

Is bean sprouts or whole milk better for protein?
Bean sprouts and whole milk contain similar amounts of protein - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.

Does bean sprouts or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprouts and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.

Does bean sprouts or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 770% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.