Calories in bean sprouts
Mung bean, raw. 30 kcal (126 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Bean sprouts are germinated mung beans, harvested a few days after sprouting. They are about 90% water and have 30 kcal (126 kJ) per 100 g, with carbohydrate and a surprising 3 g of protein providing most of the energy. They are a good source of folate and vitamin K, and they contribute some vitamin C.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 104 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 31 kcal | – |
| Energy | 131 kJ | – |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0.05 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.02 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.06 g | – |
| Trans | 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% |
| Sugars | 4.3 g | – |
| Fibre | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Water | 94 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.104 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 34.3 µg | 29% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.087 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.129 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.779 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.395 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.092 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 63.4 µg | 16% |
| Choline | 15 mg | 3% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 13.5 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.946 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21.8 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 56.2 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 155 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 6.2 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.426 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.171 mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.196 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.624 µg | 1% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 104 | 31 | 131 | 3.2 | 6.2 | 0.2 |
| 1 bag (12 oz) | 340 | 102 | 427 | 10.3 | 20.2 | 0.6 |
Things worth knowing
- A cup (104 g) has about 31 kcal (131 kJ), and a 12 oz bag (340 g) about 102 kcal (427 kJ), so they add bulk to stir-fries and noodles for very little energy.
- Boiled and drained sprouts have about 21 kcal per 100 g, as some carbohydrate and water-soluble vitamins leach out. The oil in a stir-fry adds more energy than the sprouts themselves.
- A cup provides about 63 µg of folate and 34 µg of vitamin K, roughly 16% and 29% of the Daily Values, along with about 14 mg of vitamin C.
- Raw sprouts have been linked to food poisoning outbreaks because the warm, moist sprouting conditions suit bacteria. Health authorities advise pregnant women, young children and older people to eat them cooked.
Converting these figures
One 1 cup of bean sprouts is 31 kcal, which is 131 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 797 g of bean sprouts to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 11043. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.