Which is more expensive, mung bean sprouts or soybean sprouts? How to tell the difference?

1. Which one is more expensive?

In comparison, the price of mung bean sprouts is lower than that of soybean sprouts. However, the price difference is not that big, only about 0.2-0.5 yuan per catty. However, the price of soybeans is about half that of mung beans. Soybeans are about 2-3 yuan per catty, while mung beans are 4-5 yuan per catty.

2. Why is there a price difference?

Although the price of soybeans is relatively low, the water content of its bean sprouts is also relatively low, so the bean sprouts produced per pound of soybeans are relatively light. Generally, 1 pound of soybeans can only produce about 6 pounds of bean sprouts. On the other hand, although mung bean is more expensive, its bean sprouts have a high water content, so they are heavier. Generally, 1 pound of mung beans can produce 9-12 pounds of bean sprouts. In some areas in the south, it can even produce more than 15 pounds. So in comparison, mung bean sprouts are cheaper.

3. How to distinguish

1. Color: This is the most intuitive difference. Because soybean sprouts come from soybeans, their bean pods are yellow. Mung bean sprouts grow from mung beans, and their bean pods are green. From this point, the two can be distinguished intuitively.

2. Rhizome: The roots of soybean sprouts are thicker, while the roots of mung bean sprouts are thinner.