Sprouts Nutrition

When edible seeds or beans, such as kidney beans, lentils, mung beans, soybeans, etc., are allowed to moisten and germinate further, they become sprouts. One prime reason why sprouts are considered so healthy is that upon sprouting, the nutrient value of a seed increases multiple times, thereby making it a very healthy option as part of any meal. Once a seed is left to sprout, using only water and oxygen, it undergoes the following important processes:

• the complex fats are broken down,
• starch is converted into simple sugars,
• proteins are broken down into amino acids,
• minerals are transferred to different parts of the seed, and
• new nutrients are created in the process of sprouting and breakdown.

As we delve into the depths of the nutritional value of sprouts, you will become aware of why it is so important to incorporate them in your daily diet.

Sprouts Nutrition Facts

The information given below, has been compiled on the basis of information provided by the USDA. It contains nutritional value of different types of sprouts that can be a part of a healthy diet. All the information given below is on the basis of a hundred gram serving of any type of sprout.

Sprouts Nutrients (per 100g)	Kidney Beans Sprouts	Lentils Sprouts	Mung Bean Sprouts	Soybeans Sprouts	Pea Sprouts	Alfalfa Sprouts
Water Content	90.70g	67.34g	90.40g	69.05g	62.27g	92.8g
Calories	29	106	30	122	124	23
Proteins	4.20g	8.96g	3.04g	13.09g	8.80g	4.0g
Carbohydrates	4.10g	22.14g	4.13g	9.57g	27.11g	2.1g
Fats	0.50g	0.55g	0.18g	6.70g	0.68g	0.7g
Calcium	17mg	25mg	13mg	67mg	36mg	32mg
Iron	0.81mg	3.21mg	0.91mg	2.10mg	2.06mg	1.0mg
Potassium	187mg	322mg	149mg	484mg	381mg	79mg
Magnesium	21mg	37mg	21mg	72mg	56mg	27mg
Phosphorus	37mg	173mg	54mg	164mg	165mg	70mg
Sodium	6mg	11mg	6mg	14mg	20mg	6mg
Vitamin C	38.7mg	16.5mg	13.2mg	15.3mg	10.4mg	8.2mg
Thiamin	0.370mg	0.228mg	0.084mg	0.340mg	0.225mg	0.100mg
Riboflavin	0.250mg	0.128mg	0.124mg	0.118mg	0.155mg	0.100mg
Niacin	2.920mg	1.128mg	0.749mg	1.148mg	3.088mg	0.500mg
Pantothenic Acid	0.368mg	0.578mg	0.380mg	0.929mg	1.029mg	0.600mg
Vitamin B-6	0.085mg	0.190mg	0.088mg	0.176mg	0.265mg	0.0mg
Vitamin A	2 IU	45 IU	21 IU	11 IU	166 IU	155 IU

Health Benefits of Sprouts

These sprouts nutrition facts are sure to make you head for a healthy sprout salad. Still not convinced? Take a look at the health benefits of eating sprouts.

• Sprouts help aid easy digestion and are a perfect example of raw foods that should be included in your diet.
• A salad that contains sprouts is richer in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fiber than in any ordinary green salad.
• They are extremely rich in proteins and amino acids.
• They are ideal for those aiming for weight loss as they are low in calories.
• They are rich in antioxidants that are essential in preventing several dangerous health problems including cancer.
• They are completely organic and do not contain any toxins, and are abundant in vitamins, minerals and enzymes.
• Sprouts do not contain any cholesterol, yet, they provide the body with important fatty acids.
• Sprouts provide more nutrition, mainly protein than meat and dairy products, and produce no side effects.
• The nutritional value of sprouts further increases when exposed to sunlight, as it becomes enriched in chlorophyll.

What are you waiting for? With all this information, ensure you include at least one portion in your daily diet to be able to live a long and healthy life!