Peanuts vs. Bean Sprouts

Nutrition comparison of Peanuts and Bean Sprouts


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

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

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

  • Bean sprout has 72% less carbohydrates than peanut.
  • Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Peanut has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Peanut is a great source of calcium.
  • Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of peanuts 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: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) 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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Peanut is high in calories and bean sprout has 95% less calories than peanut - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, peanuts is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to bean sprouts per calorie. Peanuts has a macronutrient ratio of 16:14:71 and for bean sprouts, 32:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Peanuts Bean Sprouts
Protein 16% 32%
Carbohydrates 14% 63%
Fat 71% 5%
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carbohydrates

Bean sprout has 72% less carbohydrates than peanut - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 367% more dietary fiber than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Bean sprouts and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Peanut is an excellent source of protein and it has 701% more protein than bean sprout - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Peanut is high in saturated fat and bean sprout has 99% less saturated fat than peanut - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both peanuts and bean sprouts are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat 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 peanut - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Bean sprouts and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Peanut has 48 times more Vitamin E than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Bean sprout has more Vitamin K than peanut - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Peanut has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both peanuts and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.

Peanuts Bean Sprouts
Thiamin 0.152 MG 0.084 MG
Riboflavin 0.197 MG 0.124 MG
Niacin 14.355 MG 0.749 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.011 MG 0.38 MG
Vitamin B6 0.466 MG 0.088 MG
Folate 97 UG 61 UG

Minerals

calcium

Peanut is a great source of calcium and it has 346% more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.

iron

Peanut has 74% more iron than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.

potassium

Peanut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 326% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both peanuts and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Peanuts Bean Sprouts
alpha linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.016 G
Total 0.026 G 0.016 G

omega 6s

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

Peanuts Bean Sprouts
other omega 6 0.004 G ~
linoleic acid 9.715 G 0.042 G
Total 9.719 G 0.042 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .

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FAQ

Does bean sprouts or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?
Peanut is high in calories and bean sprout has 100% less calories than peanut - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.

Is bean sprouts or peanuts better for protein?
Peanut is a fantastic source of protein and it has 700% more protein than bean sprout - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.

Does bean sprouts or peanuts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprout has 70% fewer carbohydrates than peanut - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.

Does bean sprouts or peanuts contain more potassium?
Peanut is a rich source of potassium and it has 330% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.