Salmon vs. Bean Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Bean Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
bean sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and bean sprouts:
- Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than salmon.
- Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Salmon has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, bean sprout contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and bean sprout has 76% less calories than salmon - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to bean sprouts per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for bean sprouts, 33:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 63% |
| Fat | 33% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than bean sprout - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bean sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than salmon - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than bean sprout - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 574% more protein than bean sprout - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bean sprouts and salmon are low in saturated fat - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and bean sprouts are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Bean sprout has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg 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 salmon - bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has 34 times more Vitamin A than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than bean sprout - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bean sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bean sprouts and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bean sprout has 81 times more Vitamin K than salmon - bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, bean sprout contains more folate. Both salmon and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Salmon | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.749 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.38 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.088 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Bean sprouts and salmon contain similar amounts of calcium - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Bean sprout has 139% more iron than salmon - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 146% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than bean sprout per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.016 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.016 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Bean Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 0.085 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bean sprouts or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and bean sprout has 80% less calories than salmon - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is bean sprouts or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 570% more protein than bean sprout - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does bean sprouts or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has fewer carbohydrates than bean sprout - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does bean sprouts or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.