Bean Sprouts Nutrition

Bean sprouts, as you must be knowing, are a popular addition to a variety of dishes, across the world. They are tender roots of germinated beans. These seeds are a power house of energy and various kinds of nutrients. The specialty of these seeds is their capability to retain their nutritional properties until they have been consumed. This property is lacked by ripe vegetables, their benefits decrease over time.

Nutrition Facts on Bean Sprouts

The values (percent values) mentioned below is based on a 2000 calorie diet, and for a serving of an ounce (28 g).

Nutrients	Value
Total Fat	(0%)
Cholesterol	(0%)
Sodium	2 mg (0%)
Total carbohydrate	1 g (0%)
Dietary fiber	0 g (0%)
Sugars	0 mg
Protein	1 g
Vitamin A	0.6 IU (0%)
Vitamin C	100 mg (17%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.1 mg (7%)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.1 mg (4%)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	0.8 mg (4%)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	0.0 mg (1%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)	13.2 mcg (0%)
Pantothenic Acid	0.1 mg (1%)
Calcium	5.3 mg (1%)
Iron	0.2 mg (1%)
Magnesium	6.4 mg (2%)
Phosphorous	10.6 mg (1%)
Zinc	0.1 mg (1%)
Copper	0.0 mg (2%)
Manganese	0.1 mg (3%)
Potassium	54.3 mg (2%)
Selenium	0.2 mcg (0%)

Bean Sprouts Health Benefits

• The most important benefit of bean sprouts is seen in the treatment of conditions such as anemia. As you can see from the table above, beans are a rich source of iron hence, an ideal treatment for this medical condition. They not only help to synthesize hemoglobin, but as they are rich in vitamin C, they also add to the absorption of iron from the intestines.
• Bean sprouts are a rich source of fiber. This makes them an effective home remedy to treat and prevent constipation.
• People who include sprouting beans in their diet, have low incidences of high cholesterol, and less chances of deposits of fat in their liver.
• One of the simplest methods for dealing with stress and fatigue is munching on bean sprouts. They are an instant source of energy and other nutrients which boost bodily functions.
• Instead of shelling money on anti-aging skin care products, include nature's cost-effective remedy to fight the aging signs. Certain compounds known as phytoestrogens contained in the beans help the body fight the anti-aging signs like loss of elasticity, moisture loss, etc.
• Bean sprouts help maintain the health of hair and nails. This is due to their richness in proteins, vitamin and zinc.
• Diabetics can improve the quality of their food by adding bean sprouts to their diet. As they have a low glycemic index, they do not pose any threat of increasing the blood sugar level. Moreover the protein and vitamin found in the beans, would serve as an essential supplement for the restricted diet recommended for diabetes.

Note that it is best to keep bean sprouts in a refrigerator, as they can easily harbor bacteria, due to the moisture and the heat generated during the sprouting process. If the sprouts begin to smell or become dark or slimy, then they must be disposed off.