Pork vs. Bean Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Pork and Bean Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
pork
versus
bean sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pork and bean sprouts:
- Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than pork.
- Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Pork has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, bean sprout contains more folate.
- Pork is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pork is high in calories and bean sprout has 90% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and bean sprout has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pork is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to bean sprouts for protein. Pork has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:65 and for bean sprouts, 33:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pork | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 63% |
| Fat | 65% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has less carbohydrates than bean sprout - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than pork - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than bean sprout - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 745% more protein than bean sprout - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and bean sprout has 99% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Bean sprout has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 17 times more Vitamin C than pork - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pork and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than bean sprout - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has more Vitamin K than pork - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, bean sprout contains more folate. Both pork and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Pork | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.706 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Niacin | 4.206 MG | 0.749 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.52 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.391 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Pork has 69% more calcium than bean sprout - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Pork and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of iron - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron.
potassium
Pork is an excellent source of potassium and it has 143% more potassium than bean sprout - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 149mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pork has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Pork | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.016 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pork has more linoleic acid than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Pork | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.64 G | 0.042 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.08 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.72 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: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pork or bean sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Pork is high in calories and bean sprout has 90% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and bean sprout has 30 calories.
Is pork or bean sprouts better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 750% more protein than bean sprout - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Does bean sprouts or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pork has fewer carbohydrates than bean sprout - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or bean sprouts contain more potassium?
Pork is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than bean sprout - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and bean sprout has 149mg of potassium.