Calories in Bean sprouts, raw
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Bean sprouts, raw contains 30 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (90 g) provides about 27 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).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 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 |
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, cooked Cooked | 116 | 9.8 g | 6.1 g | 6.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red bell pepper, raw Raw | 26 | 0.99 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Onion, raw Raw | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw Raw | 30 | 3 g | 5.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw bean sprouts?
100 g of raw bean sprouts has 30 kcal. 1 cup (90 g): about 27 kcal.
How much protein is in raw bean sprouts?
Raw bean sprouts contains 3 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.7 g in 1 cup (90 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 raw bean sprouts?
Raw bean 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 raw bean sprouts?
Raw bean 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 raw bean 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 raw bean sprouts?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does bean sprouts have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, bean sprouts, raw has 30 kcal, while bean sprouts, cooked has 116 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 2709768. 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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