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Mung bean sprouts
Calories & nutrition facts
mature seeds, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 30 kcal —
- Protein 3 g 6%
- Carbohydrate 4.1 g 2%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1.8 g 6%
- Sugars 4.1 g —
- Sodium 6 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 13.2 mg 15%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.1 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 33 µg 28%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.08 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.12 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 0.75 mg 5%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.38 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.09 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 61 µg 15%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 14.4 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 13 mg 1%
- Iron 0.91 mg 5%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 54 mg 4%
- Potassium 149 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.41 mg 4%
- Copper 0.16 mg 18%
- Manganese 0.19 mg 8%
- Selenium 0.6 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 30 | 3 g | 4.1 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × cup | 104 g | 31 | 3.2 g | 4.3 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × package (12 oz) | 340 g | 102 | 10 g | 14 g | 0.6 g |
| 2 × cup | 208 g | 62 | 6.3 g | 8.6 g | 0.4 g |
| ½ × cup | 52 g | 16 | 1.6 g | 2.2 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup | 312 g | 94 | 9.5 g | 13 g | 0.6 g |
| 4 × cup | 416 g | 125 | 13 g | 17 g | 0.7 g |
Similar foods
- Bean sproutssoybeans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw122 kcal / 100 g
- Mung beansmature seeds, raw347 kcal / 100 g
- Mungo beansmature seeds, raw341 kcal / 100 g
- Sprouted soybeansmature seeds, raw122 kcal / 100 g
- Kidney bean sproutsraw29 kcal / 100 g
- Pinto bean sproutsmature seeds, raw62 kcal / 100 g
- Soybean sproutscanned, without brine16 kcal / 100 g
- Sprouted kidney beansmature seeds, raw29 kcal / 100 g
- Whole mung beansdried, raw279 kcal / 100 g
- Mung bean dahldried, raw291 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Mung bean sprouts
How do you cook mung bean sprouts without making them soggy?
Keep the pan very hot and stir-fry them for 2–3 minutes, adding them near the end so they stay crisp. For a safer, softer result, blanch them in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain well.
Can you eat mung bean sprouts raw?
Yes, but raw sprouts can carry harmful bacteria because the warm, damp conditions used to sprout beans also encourage bacterial growth. Cook them until piping hot, especially if you are serving someone more vulnerable to food-borne illness.
How should you store mung bean sprouts?
Refrigerate them as soon as possible in a clean, ventilated container, with a piece of kitchen paper to absorb excess moisture. Use them within a few days, and discard any that smell sour or feel slimy.
What can you cook with mung bean sprouts?
Add them at the end of a stir-fry, tuck them into spring rolls, or serve them in Vietnamese phở and Korean bibimbap. Their crisp bite also works well in noodle salads and soups.
How do you choose fresh mung bean sprouts?
Look for firm, crisp white shoots with pale yellow tips, without dark patches or a sour smell. Avoid packs with pooled liquid or sprouts that look limp.
Can you grow mung bean sprouts at home?
Soak dried mung beans overnight, drain them, then rinse and drain twice daily in a clean jar or sprouting tray, keeping it out of direct sunlight. They are usually ready in about 3–5 days; rinse once more and refrigerate.
Are mung bean sprouts more nutritious than mung beans?
Sprouting changes the mix rather than making one universally better: mung bean sprouts provide 3 g protein per 100 g, while mung beans provide 7.54 g. The sprouts are also much less energy-dense: 30 kcal per 100 g compared with 95.7 kcal in mung beans.
Are mung bean sprouts a source of vitamin C?
Yes. Mung bean sprouts are a source of vitamin C, with 13.2 mg per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169957 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
