Pineapple vs. Bean Sprouts

Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Bean Sprouts

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

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

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

  • Both pineapple and bean sprouts are high in Vitamin C.
  • Bean sprout has 55% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
  • Bean sprout has 58% less sugar than pineapple.
  • Bean sprout has more riboflavin and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pineapple 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) 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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Bean sprout has 40% less calories than pineapple - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and bean sprout has 30 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to bean sprouts for fat. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for bean sprouts, 33:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pineapple Bean Sprouts
Protein 4% 33%
Carbohydrates 94% 63%
Fat 2% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Bean sprout has 55% less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Bean sprout has 29% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Bean sprout has 58% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Bean sprout has 463% more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pineapple and bean sprouts are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both pineapple and bean sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Pineapple has 262% more Vitamin C than bean sprout - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pineapple and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Pineapple and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Bean sprout has 46 times more Vitamin K than pineapple - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bean sprout has 33ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Pineapple Bean Sprouts
Thiamin 0.079 MG 0.084 MG
Riboflavin 0.032 MG 0.124 MG
Niacin 0.5 MG 0.749 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.213 MG 0.38 MG
Vitamin B6 0.112 MG 0.088 MG
Folate 18 UG 61 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pineapple and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of calcium - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Bean sprout has 214% more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron.

potassium

Pineapple and bean sprouts contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and bean sprout has 149mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, both pineapple and bean sprouts contain small amounts of quercetin.

Pineapple Bean Sprouts
luteolin 0.01 mg ~
myricetin 0.01 mg ~
Quercetin 0.14 mg 0.15 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.33 mg

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Pineapple Bean Sprouts
beta-carotene 35 UG 6 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 6 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Pineapple Bean Sprouts
alpha linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.016 G
Total 0.017 G 0.016 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pineapple and bean sprouts contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Pineapple Bean Sprouts
linoleic acid 0.023 G 0.042 G
Total 0.023 G 0.042 G


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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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .

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FAQ

Does pineapple or bean sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bean sprout has 40% less calories than pineapple - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and bean sprout has 30 calories.

Is pineapple or bean sprouts better for protein?
Bean sprout has 460% more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and bean sprout has 3g of protein.

Does pineapple or bean sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bean sprout has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and bean sprout has 5.9g of carbohydrates.