Bean Sprouts vs. Pea Shoots

Nutrition comparison of Bean Sprouts and Pea Shoots


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bean sprouts and pea shoots:

  • Both bean sprouts and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C.
  • Bean sprout has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
  • Pea shoot is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of bean sprouts and pea shoots 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 Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Bean sprouts and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, bean sprouts is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to pea shoots for fat. Bean sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 33:63:5 and for pea shoots, 23:69:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Bean Sprouts Pea Shoots
Protein 33% 23%
Carbohydrates 63% 69%
Fat 5% 8%
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carbohydrates

Bean sprouts and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pea shoot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 33% more dietary fiber than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Bean sprouts and pea shoots contain similar amounts of sugar - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Bean sprouts and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both bean sprouts and pea shoots are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both bean sprouts and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Pea shoot has 87% more Vitamin C than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Bean sprouts and pea shoots contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Bean sprouts and pea shoots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Bean sprout has more Vitamin K than pea shoot - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Bean sprout has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both bean sprouts and pea shoots contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Bean Sprouts Pea Shoots
Thiamin 0.084 MG 0.1 MG
Riboflavin 0.124 MG 0.05 MG
Niacin 0.749 MG 1 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.38 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.088 MG 0.1 MG
Folate 61 UG 62 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pea shoot has 85% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Bean sprouts and pea shoots contain similar amounts of iron - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.

potassium

Bean sprouts and pea shoots contain similar amounts of potassium - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.




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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: Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) .

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FAQ

Does bean sprouts or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bean sprouts and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.

Is bean sprouts or pea shoots better for protein?
Bean sprouts and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.

Does bean sprouts or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprouts and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.