Calories in Sprouts, NFS
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Sprouts, NFS contains 30 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (56 g) provides about 17 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 Vitamin K, 18% of the Daily Value for copper and 15% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 | 30 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.18 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.046 g | 0.2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 4.1 g | |
| Protein C | 3 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 13.2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K C | 33 µg | 28% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.084 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.75 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.088 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 61 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 14.4 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.91 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 54 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 149 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.41 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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 32%
- Carbohydrates 63%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein3 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.8 gbelow the median for other vegetables and combinations (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars4.1 gin the top quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.4 g)
- Fat0.18 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.046 gin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the lowest quarter of other vegetables and combinations (median 138 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.022 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.058 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 | 0.042 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 6 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 6 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 6 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 90.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 61 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salsa, NFS | 34 | 1.4 g | 6.7 g | 0.19 g |
| Salsa, red | 34 | 1.4 g | 6.7 g | 0.19 g |
| Salsa, red, homemade | 34 | 1.4 g | 6.7 g | 0.19 g |
| Onions, young green, tops only | 27 | 0.97 g | 5.7 g | 0.47 g |
| Mushrooms, pickled | 46 | 2.4 g | 8.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Peppers, jalapenos | 26 | 0.86 g | 5.5 g | 0.38 g |
| Radishes, hawaiian style, pickled | 28 | 1.1 g | 5.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Vegetable juice, BOLTHOUSE FARMS, DAILY GREENS | 31 | 0.49 g | 8.1 g | 0.04 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sprouts?
100 g of sprouts has 30 kcal. 1 cup (56 g): about 17 kcal.
How much protein is in sprouts?
Sprouts contains 3 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.7 g in 1 cup (56 g). About 32% 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 sprouts?
Sprouts has 5.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 4.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sprouts?
Sprouts contains 0.18 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.046 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sprouts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (28% DV), copper (18% DV), Folate (B9) (15% DV) and Vitamin C (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sprouts?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2709764. 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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