Beech Mushroom vs. Bean Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Beech Mushroom and Bean Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beech mushroom
versus
bean sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beech mushroom and bean sprouts:
- Bean sprout has more folate.
- Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than beech mushroom.
- Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bean sprouts and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to bean sprouts for fat. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 25:72:4 and for bean sprouts, 33:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beech Mushroom | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 63% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bean sprouts and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than beech mushroom - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beech mushroom has less sugar than bean sprout - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bean sprouts and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and beech mushroom are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than beech mushroom - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Bean sprouts and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than bean sprout - beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bean sprouts and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has more Vitamin K than beech mushroom - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bean sprout has more folate. Both beech mushroom and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beech Mushroom | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Niacin | 0.671 MG | 0.749 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 9.1 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bean sprout has 333% more calcium than beech mushroom - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Bean sprout has 355% more iron than beech mushroom - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 171% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beech mushroom has more linoleic acid than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Beech Mushroom | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.042 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bean sprouts or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Bean sprouts and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Is bean sprouts or beech mushroom better for protein?
Bean sprouts and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Does bean sprouts or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprouts and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does bean sprouts or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Beech mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.