Bean Sprouts vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Bean Sprouts and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bean sprouts
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bean sprouts and red bell pepper:
- Both bean sprouts and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C.
- Red bell pepper has more Vitamin B6.
- Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bean sprouts and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bean sprouts is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to red bell pepper for fat. Bean sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 33:63:5 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bean Sprouts | Red Bell Pepper | |
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| Protein | 33% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 63% | 79% |
| Fat | 5% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bean sprouts and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Bean sprouts and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bean sprouts and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bean sprout has 207% more protein than red bell pepper - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both bean sprouts and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 867% more Vitamin C than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 156 times more Vitamin A than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has 14 times more Vitamin E than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has 573% more Vitamin K than red bell pepper - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin B6. Both bean sprouts and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Bean Sprouts | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.084 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.124 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.749 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bean sprouts and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Bean sprout has 112% more iron than red bell pepper - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Red bell pepper is a great source of potassium and it has 42% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg 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, bean sprout has more kaempferol than red bell pepper per 100 grams, however, red bell pepper contains more luteolin than bean sprout per 100 grams. Both bean sprouts and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Bean Sprouts | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.33 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.15 mg | 0.23 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.61 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, both bean sprouts and red bell pepper contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Bean Sprouts | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Bean Sprouts | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.016 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.016 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Bean Sprouts | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.1 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 Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bean sprouts or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Bean sprouts and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Is bean sprouts or red bell pepper better for protein?
Bean sprout has 210% more protein than red bell pepper - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Does bean sprouts or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprouts and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.