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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Mung Bean Sprouts"
| Food Name: Mung Bean Sprouts | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 30 | Protein (g): 3 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 6 | Sugars (g): 4 |
| Fiber (g): 2 | Net Carbs (g): 4 |
| Water (g): 90 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 22 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 58 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 16 | Omega-6 (mg): 42 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 21 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 1 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 13 | Vitamin K (mcg): 33 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 61 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 61 | Folate DFE (mcg): 61 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 13 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 21 | Phosphorus (mg): 54 |
| Potassium (mg): 149 | Sodium (mg): 6 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 37 | Threonine (mg): 78 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 132 | Leucine (mg): 175 |
| Lysine (mg): 166 | Methionine (mg): 34 |
| Cystine (mg): 17 | Phenylalanine (mg): 117 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 52 | Valine (mg): 130 |
| Arginine (mg): 197 | Histidine (mg): 70 |
| Alanine (mg): 99 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 479 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 161 | Glycine (mg): 63 |
| Serine (mg): 33 | |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 14 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 6 |
| Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 6 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Mung Bean Sprouts
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Mung Bean Sprouts'?
100 grams of 'Mung Bean Sprouts' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 3g (around 6% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 6g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Mung Bean Sprouts'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Mung Bean Sprouts' provides around 30 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 2% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Mung Bean Sprouts' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Mung Bean Sprouts' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 3g protein, 6g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Mung Bean Sprouts' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Mung Bean Sprouts' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 13 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 149 mg (3% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 21 mg (5% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 54 mg (4% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 6 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Mung Bean Sprouts in significant amounts?
'Mung Bean Sprouts' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin K (mcg): 33 mcg (28% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Folate/B9 (mcg): 61 mcg (15% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 61 mcg (15% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 61 mcg (15% DV).
'Mung Bean Sprouts' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 1 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 21 IU (1% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 13 mg (14% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Mung Bean Sprouts' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Mung Bean Sprouts' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.