Mung bean sprouts are the freshly sprouted seeds of a type of bean plant that have roots that are tender and crunchy with a mild taste. The sprouts are high in certain vitamins and minerals, and low in fat and cholesterol.
Contents
A 1 cup serving of mung bean sprouts weighs 104 g, According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Approximately 6 g of the serving are made up of carbohydrates, with another 3 g of proteins and less than 0.25 g of fat.
Calories
One cup of mung bean sprouts can deliver about 31 calories. Carbohydrates provide 22 calories per serving, while proteins contain around 8 calories and fats offer just 1 calorie.
Caloric Value
The same serving of mung bean sprouts can provide around 2 percent of the daily caloric intake for the average adult. This percentage is based on a typical diet of 2,000 calories per day.
Nutrients
Several important vitamins are available in mung bean sprouts, including vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid and vitamin E. Dietary minerals, such as copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc, calcium and selenium, are also available within a serving of mung bean sprouts.
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