Boiled Egg vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and peas:
- Boiled egg has 11.9 times less carbohydrates than pea.
- Boiled egg has 4 times less sugar than pea.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more dha than pea.
- Pea has 45 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Pea has more thiamin and niacin, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Pea is a great source of potassium.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and pea has 48% less calories than boiled egg - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 69% |
| Fat | 64% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Boiled egg has 11.9 times less carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Boiled egg has 4 times less sugar than pea - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 132% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pea has 45 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and pea has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 292% more Vitamin A than pea - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than pea - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peas and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has 81 times more Vitamin K than boiled egg - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin and niacin, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both boiled egg and peas contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Boiled Egg | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 65 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 100% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Peas and boiled egg contain similar amounts of iron - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Pea is a great source of potassium and it has 94% more potassium than boiled egg - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Boiled Egg | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 2477 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more DHA than pea per 100 grams. Both boiled egg and peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Boiled Egg | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.035 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.152 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 G | 0.152 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does peas or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and pea has 50% less calories than boiled egg - pea has 81 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is peas or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 130% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does peas or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, boiled egg has 11.9 times fewer carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.