These are arguably the most popular sprouts and you have probably already tried them in one of the many Chinese restaurants. Soybean sprouts have a fresh flavor; they are crunchy and contain plenty of fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins. The nutrients in 100 grams of sprouts /listed below/ put soybean straight after alfalfa in terms of nutrient richness and diversity /you can compare the tables for alfalfa and soybean/. Furthermore soybean sprouts are low in calories. If 100 grams of soybean contain 300 calories, then 100 grams of sprouts deliver only 58 calories. Soybean sprouts boost the immune system and reduce stress.
NUTRIENTS IN 100 g OF SPROUTS
- Calcium 10 mg
- Carotene 25 IU
- Iron 2,0 mg
- Phosphates 52 mg
- Sodium 6,0 mg
- Sugar 1,3 mg
- Fats 0,1 mg
- Proteins 2,8 mg
- Vitamin А 8 IU
- Vitamin В1 0,15 mg
- Vitamin В2 0,06 mg
- Vitamin С 30 mg