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Mung bean sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)
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Mung bean sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 124 g

Calories
26
1%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    2.5g
    32% of calories
  • Carbs
    5.2g
    66% of calories
  • Fat
    0.1g
    3% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Mung bean sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, 124 g) has 26 calories, with 2.5 g of protein, 5.2 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (66% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (23% DV).

Per 100 g
21cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
9.6g
Net carbs
4g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1g
3.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin K23%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin C16%
  • Riboflavin (B2)10%
  • Iron10%
  • Copper17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (124 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A1 μg
0%
Vitamin C14 mg
16%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K28 μg
23%
Thiamine0.1 mg
5%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
10%
Niacin1 mg
6%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
5%
Folate (B9)36 μg
9%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg
6%
Choline12 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium15 mg
1%
Iron1 mg
10%
Potassium125 mg
3%
Magnesium17 mg
4%
Phosphorus35 mg
5%
Zinc1 mg
5%
Copper0.2 mg
17%
Manganese0.2 mg
8%
Selenium1 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 30 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha carotene5 μg—
Arginine0.2 g—
Aspartic acid0.4 g—
Beta carotene5 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Glutamic acid0.1 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Leucine0.2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.2 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0 g—
Valine0.1 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 26 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 5min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 3min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 2min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 4min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Mung bean sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

One serving of Mung bean sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup) has 26 calories, which works out to 21 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Mung bean sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 32% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Mung bean sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 66% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Mung bean sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

12 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Mung bean sprouts (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

3.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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