Bean Sprouts vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Bean Sprouts and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bean sprouts
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bean sprouts and pickles:
- Bean sprout has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickles and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and bean sprout has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bean sprouts is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to pickles for carbs. Bean sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 33:63:5 and for pickles, 14:66:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bean Sprouts | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 63% | 66% |
| Fat | 5% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickles and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in bean sprouts comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Bean sprout has 80% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bean sprout has 508% more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and bean sprouts are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 474% more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickles and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both bean sprouts and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Bean Sprouts | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.084 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.124 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.749 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 338% more calcium than bean sprout - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Bean sprout has 250% more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron.
potassium
Pickles and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of potassium - pickle has 117mg 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 bean sprouts and pickles contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Bean Sprouts | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Bean Sprouts | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.016 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.016 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bean sprouts and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bean Sprouts | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.052 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 Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or bean sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickles and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and bean sprout has 30 calories.
Is pickles or bean sprouts better for protein?
Bean sprout has 510% more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Does pickles or bean sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickles and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in bean sprouts comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.