Bean Sprouts
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Mung bean sprouts, values for the raw sprouts.
Mung bean sprouts are the crisp white sprouts used in Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai cooking, added to stir-fries, pho, pad thai, bibimbap and salads. A 100 g portion has about 30 kcal and 3 g of protein, with about 60 µg of folate, 33 µg of vitamin K and 13 mg of vitamin C. They cook in 1-2 minutes; stir-frying or blanching them briefly keeps them crunchy.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3g | 5.4% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.3% |
| Carbs | 5.9g | 2.0% |
| Simple Sugars | 2.06g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 2.04g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7.2% |
| Water | 90g | 3.6% |
| Calories | 30 | 1.3% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.05 | g | 0.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.02 | g | 0.1% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.06 | g | 0.5% |
| Omega-3 | 0.018 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.042 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 13.2 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 | mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 1 | mcg | 0.1% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.084 | mg | 7.0% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.124 | mg | 9.5% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.75 | mg | 4.7% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.088 | mg | 5.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 61 | mcg | 15.3% |
| vitamin C | 13.2 | mg | 14.7% |
| vitamin E | 0.1 | mg | 0.7% |
| vitamin K | 33 | mcg | 27.5% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 13 | mg | 1.3% |
| iron | 0.91 | mg | 5.1% |
| magnesium | 21 | mg | 5.3% |
| phosphorus | 54 | mg | 7.7% |
| potassium | 149 | mg | 5.7% |
| sodium | 6 | mg | 0.3% |
| zinc | 0.41 | mg | 3.7% |
| copper | 0.164 | mg | 18.2% |
| manganese | 0.188 | mg | 8.2% |
| selenium | 0.6 | mcg | 1.1% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 70 | mg | 10.0% | 109% |
| Isoleucine | 132 | mg | 9.4% | 110% |
| Leucine | 175 | mg | 6.4% | 72% |
| Lysine | 166 | mg | 7.9% | 86% |
| Methionine limiting | 51 | mg | 4.9% | 55% |
| Phenylalanine | 169 | mg | 9.7% | 103% |
| Threonine | 78 | mg | 7.4% | 78% |
| Tryptophan | 37 | mg | 13.2% | 140% |
| Valine | 130 | mg | 7.1% | 81% |
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