Bean Sprouts vs. Soy Protein Powder

Nutrition comparison of Bean Sprouts and Soy Protein Powder

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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bean sprouts and soy protein powder:

  • Bean sprout has 23.1 times less saturated fat than soy protein powder.
  • Bean sprout has signficantly less carbohydrates than soy protein powder.
  • Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Soy protein powder has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, bean sprout contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Soy protein powder is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of bean sprouts and soy protein powder 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 Soy Protein Powder (Protein powder, soy based, NFS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

Calories and Carbs

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Soy protein powder is high in calories and bean sprout has 92% less calories than soy protein powder - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 388 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, bean sprouts is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to soy protein powder per calorie. Bean sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 33:63:5 and for soy protein powder, 57:30:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Bean Sprouts Soy Protein Powder
Protein 33% 57%
Carbohydrates 63% 30%
Fat 5% 13%
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carbohydrates

Bean sprout has signficantly less carbohydrates than soy protein powder - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 28.9g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in soy protein powder comprise of 77% sugar and 23% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Soy protein powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 272% more dietary fiber than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 6.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Soy protein powder is high in sugar and bean sprout has 81% less sugar than soy protein powder - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 22.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Soy protein powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than bean sprout - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 55.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Bean sprout has 23.1 times less saturated fat than soy protein powder - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 1.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than soy protein powder - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Bean sprouts and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Bean sprouts and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

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

The B Vitamins

Soy protein powder has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, bean sprout contains more pantothenic acid. Both bean sprouts and soy protein powder contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.

Bean Sprouts Soy Protein Powder
Thiamin 0.084 MG 0.288 MG
Riboflavin 0.124 MG 0.164 MG
Niacin 0.749 MG 2.357 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.38 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.088 MG 0.164 MG
Folate 61 UG 289 UG

Minerals

calcium

Soy protein powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 178mg of calcium.

iron

Soy protein powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 12mg of iron.

potassium

Soy protein powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 526% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 933mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, soy protein powder has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bean sprout per 100 grams.

Bean Sprouts Soy Protein Powder
alpha linoleic acid 0.016 G 0.32 G
Total 0.016 G 0.32 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy protein powder has more linoleic acid than bean sprout per 100 grams.

Bean Sprouts Soy Protein Powder
linoleic acid 0.042 G 2.381 G
Total 0.042 G 2.381 G


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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 Soy Protein Powder (Protein powder, soy based, NFS) .

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FAQ

Does bean sprouts or soy protein powder contain more calories in 100 grams?
Soy protein powder is high in calories and bean sprout has 90% less calories than soy protein powder - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and soy protein powder has 388 calories.

Is bean sprouts or soy protein powder better for protein?
Soy protein powder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than bean sprout - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 55.6g of protein.

Does bean sprouts or soy protein powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprout has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than soy protein powder - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and soy protein powder has 28.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in soy protein powder comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.

Does bean sprouts or soy protein powder contain more calcium?
Soy protein powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 178mg of calcium.

Does bean sprouts or soy protein powder contain more iron?
Soy protein powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 12mg of iron.

Does bean sprouts or soy protein powder contain more potassium?
Soy protein powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 530% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 933mg of potassium.