Orange vs. Bean Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Bean Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
bean sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and bean sprouts:
- Both orange and bean sprouts are high in Vitamin C.
- Bean sprout has 55% less sugar than orange.
- Bean sprout has more riboflavin and folate.
- Orange is a great source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and bean sprout has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to bean sprouts for fat. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for bean sprouts, 33:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 63% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in orange are made of 79% sugar and 21% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in bean sprouts comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Orange is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 33% more dietary fiber than bean sprout - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bean sprout has 55% less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bean sprout has 334% more protein than orange - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange and bean sprouts are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange and bean sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Orange has 241% more Vitamin C than bean sprout - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has more Vitamin K than orange - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more riboflavin and folate. Both orange and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Orange | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.749 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 231% more calcium than bean sprout - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Bean sprout has 911% more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron.
potassium
Orange and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of potassium - orange has 169mg of potassium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 149mg 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 orange and bean sprouts contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Orange | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 6 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Orange | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.016 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange and bean sprouts contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 0.031 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: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does orange or bean sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories in 100g and bean sprout has 30 calories.
Is orange or bean sprouts better for protein?
Bean sprout has 330% more protein than orange - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Does orange or bean sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in orange are made of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in bean sprouts comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.