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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of bean sprouts and parsley 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: Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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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 32:63:5 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Bean Sprouts Parsley
Protein 32% 27%
Carbohydrates 63% 57%
Fat 5% 16%
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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

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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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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.