Bean Sprouts vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Bean Sprouts and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bean sprouts
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bean sprouts and scallion:
- Both bean sprouts and scallion are high in Vitamin C.
- Bean sprout has more pantothenic acid.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bean sprouts and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bean sprouts is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to scallion for fat. Bean sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 33:63:5 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bean Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 63% | 76% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bean sprouts and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 44% more dietary fiber than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bean sprouts and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bean sprouts and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and scallion are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both bean sprouts and scallion are high in Vitamin C. Scallion has 42% more Vitamin C than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 49 times more Vitamin A than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Bean sprouts and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 527% more Vitamin K than bean sprout - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more pantothenic acid. Both bean sprouts and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Bean Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.084 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.124 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.749 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 454% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 63% more iron than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 85% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg 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,
| Bean Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bean sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Bean Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.016 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.016 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both bean sprouts and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Bean Sprouts | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.07 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 Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bean sprouts or scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Bean sprouts and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Is bean sprouts or scallion better for protein?
Bean sprouts and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Does bean sprouts or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprouts and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does bean sprouts or scallion contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.