Calories in Bean sprouts, cooked
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Bean sprouts, cooked contains 116 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (115 g) provides about 133 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from protein and 19% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in other vegetables and combinations on FoodFactly, where the median is 46 kcal per 100 g across 135 foods.
100 g provides 28% of the Daily Value for copper, 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 16% of the Daily Value for iron.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 116 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.9 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.3 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.1 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Total sugars C | 2.8 g | |
| Protein C | 9.8 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 6.3 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.58 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 22.4 µg | 19% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.099 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.59 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 40 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 28 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 56 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 2.8 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium C | 48 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus C | 132 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 299 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.78 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.26 mg | 28% |
| Selenium C | 3.8 µg | 7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 31%
- Carbohydrates 19%
- Fat 50%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein9.8 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.3 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars2.8 gabove the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat6.9 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium126 mgbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.076 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.83 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.38 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 9 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 75.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 40 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Bean sprouts
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean sprouts, raw Raw | 30 | 3 g | 5.9 g | 0.18 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 141 | 12.4 g | 11.1 g | 6.4 g |
| Soybeans, green, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 141 | 12.4 g | 11.1 g | 6.4 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, steamed Cooked | 81 | 8.5 g | 6.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, steamed, with salt Cooked | 81 | 8.5 g | 6.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, stir-fried Cooked | 125 | 13.1 g | 9.4 g | 7.1 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, stir-fried, with salt Cooked | 125 | 13.1 g | 9.4 g | 7.1 g |
| Taro leaves, cooked Cooked | 68 | 5.2 g | 7 g | 3.5 g |
| Green peas, canned, cooked with oil Cooked | 92 | 4.3 g | 11 g | 3.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked bean sprouts?
100 g of cooked bean sprouts has 116 kcal. 1 cup (115 g): about 133 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked bean sprouts?
Cooked bean sprouts contains 9.8 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.3 g in 1 cup (115 g). About 31% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other vegetables and combinations, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked bean sprouts?
Cooked bean sprouts has 6.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber and 2.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked bean sprouts?
Cooked bean sprouts contains 6.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked bean sprouts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (28% DV), Vitamin K (19% DV), iron (16% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (14% DV) and magnesium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked bean sprouts?
100 g contains 126 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bean sprouts have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, bean sprouts, cooked has 116 kcal, while bean sprouts, raw has 30 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709871. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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