Morel Mushroom vs. Bean Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Morel 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
morel mushroom
versus
bean sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in morel mushroom and bean sprouts:
- Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Morel mushroom has more niacin, however, bean sprout contains more folate.
- Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Morel mushroom and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and bean sprout has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, morel mushroom is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to bean sprouts for protein. Morel mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 33:53:14 and for bean sprouts, 33:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Morel Mushroom | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 63% |
| Fat | 14% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Morel mushroom and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Morel mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 56% more dietary fiber than bean sprout - morel mushroom has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Morel mushroom and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - morel mushroom has 0.6g of sugar per 100 grams and bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Morel mushroom and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both morel mushroom and bean sprouts are low in saturated fat - morel mushroom has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than morel mushroom - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Bean sprouts and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than bean sprout - morel mushroom has 206iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bean sprouts and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has more Vitamin K than morel mushroom - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Morel mushroom has more niacin, however, bean sprout contains more folate. Both morel mushroom and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Morel Mushroom | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.205 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Niacin | 2.252 MG | 0.749 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.44 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.136 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium and it has 231% more calcium than bean sprout - morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than bean sprout - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron.
potassium
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 176% more potassium than bean sprout - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 149mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, morel mushroom has more linoleic acid than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Morel Mushroom | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.215 G | 0.042 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.216 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: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does morel mushroom or bean sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Morel mushroom and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and bean sprout has 30 calories.
Is morel mushroom or bean sprouts better for protein?
Morel mushroom and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.
Does morel mushroom or bean sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, morel mushroom and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
Does morel mushroom or bean sprouts contain more iron?
Morel mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than bean sprout - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron in 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron.
Does morel mushroom or bean sprouts contain more potassium?
Morel mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than bean sprout - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium in 100 grams and bean sprout has 149mg of potassium.