Sprout Nutrition: Health Benefits of Alfalfa & Bean Sprouts

Sprouts from alfalfa, beans, and lentils are nutrient-dense powerhouses. Learn the best way to store alfalfa sprouts for freshness and find out the nutritional differences between raw and cooked bean sprouts for your diet.

Bean Sprouts Nutrition Information

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Michelle Kerns

Any type of bean or legume can be sprouted, but mung bean sprouts are the most common type used in cooking. Sprouting can increase your ability to absorb nutrients in the beans that would normally be less digestible because they are bound by phytic acid.