Comparison

Beansprouts vs Mung Bean Sprouts

Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.

Beansprouts

Beansprouts

Sainsbury's · 300g
b
Mung Bean Sprouts

Mung Bean Sprouts

Vitasia · 180g
c NOVA 3

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientBeansproutsMung Bean Sprouts
Nutri-Score b c
NOVA group — 3
Calories 39 kcal 43 kcal
Fat 3.2 g 0.5 g
Saturated fat 0.4 g 0.3 g
Sugars 1.7 g 1 g
Salt 0 g 0.7 g
Fiber 1.4 g 1.4 g
Protein 2.3 g 3.1 g
Additives01
AllergensNone listedSoybeans

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Mung Bean Sprouts has 84% less fat (0.5 g vs 3.2 g).
  • Mung Bean Sprouts has 41% less sugar (1 g vs 1.7 g).
  • Beansprouts has 96% less salt (0 g vs 0.7 g).
  • Mung Bean Sprouts has 26% more protein (3.1 g vs 2.3 g).
  • Beansprouts has the better Nutri-Score.
  • Only Mung Bean Sprouts lists: Soybeans.

Ingredients

Beansprouts

Not available.

Mung Bean Sprouts

54.5% mung bean sprouts, water, cooking salt, ascorbic acid, citric acid

FAQ

Which is healthier: Beansprouts or Mung Bean Sprouts?

Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.

Which has fewer calories?

Beansprouts has fewer calories: 39 kcal versus 43 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Mung Bean Sprouts has less sugar: 1 g versus 1.7 g per 100 g.

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