Boiled Egg vs. Bean Sprouts

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Bean Sprouts

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cooked boiled egg versus bean sprouts (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and bean sprouts:

  • Bean sprout has 70 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
  • Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than boiled egg.
  • Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, bean sprout contains more niacin.
  • Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
  • Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of boiled egg and bean sprouts is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Boiled egg is high in calories and bean sprout has 81% less calories than boiled egg - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to bean sprouts for protein. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for bean sprouts, 33:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Boiled Egg Bean Sprouts
Protein 34% 33%
Carbohydrates 3% 63%
Fat 64% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Bean sprouts and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than boiled egg - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Bean sprouts and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 314% more protein than bean sprout - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Bean sprout has 70 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and bean sprout has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 148 times more Vitamin A than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than bean sprout - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Bean sprouts and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Bean sprout has 109 times more Vitamin K than boiled egg - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, bean sprout contains more niacin. Both boiled egg and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Boiled Egg Bean Sprouts
Thiamin 0.066 MG 0.084 MG
Riboflavin 0.513 MG 0.124 MG
Niacin 0.064 MG 0.749 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.398 MG 0.38 MG
Vitamin B6 0.121 MG 0.088 MG
Folate 44 UG 61 UG
Vitamin B12 1.11 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 285% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.

iron

Bean sprouts and boiled egg contain similar amounts of iron - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.

potassium

Bean sprouts and boiled egg contain similar amounts of potassium - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both boiled egg and bean sprouts contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Boiled Egg Bean Sprouts
beta-carotene 11 UG 6 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 353 UG ~
alpha-carotene ~ 6 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than bean sprout per 100 grams.

Boiled Egg Bean Sprouts
alpha linoleic acid 0.035 G 0.016 G
DHA 0.038 G ~
EPA 0.005 G ~
Total 0.078 G 0.016 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than bean sprout per 100 grams.

Boiled Egg Bean Sprouts
linoleic acid 1.188 G 0.042 G
other omega 6 0.149 G ~
Total 1.337 G 0.042 G


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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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .

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FAQ

Does bean sprouts or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?
Boiled egg is high in calories and bean sprout has 80% less calories than boiled egg - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.

Is bean sprouts or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 310% more protein than bean sprout - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.

Does bean sprouts or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprouts and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in bean sprouts are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.