Bean Sprouts vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Bean Sprouts and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bean sprouts
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bean sprouts and parsley:
- Both bean sprouts and parsley are high in Vitamin C.
- Parsley has more folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bean sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bean sprouts is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Bean sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 33:63:5 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bean Sprouts | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 63% | 57% |
| Fat | 5% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bean sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 83% more dietary fiber than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bean sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bean sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and parsley are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both bean sprouts and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 908% more Vitamin C than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 420 times more Vitamin A than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Bean sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 48 times more Vitamin K than bean sprout - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more folate. Both bean sprouts and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Bean Sprouts | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.084 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.124 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.749 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 962% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 581% more iron than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 272% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg 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, both bean sprouts and parsley contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Bean Sprouts | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.33 mg | 1.49 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.15 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.09 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 14.84 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 | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both bean sprouts and parsley contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Bean Sprouts | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.016 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.016 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Bean Sprouts | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.115 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 Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does bean sprouts or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Bean sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Is bean sprouts or parsley better for protein?
Bean sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Does bean sprouts or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does bean sprouts or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 960% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does bean sprouts or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 580% more iron than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does bean sprouts or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.