Butterhead Lettuce vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Butterhead Lettuce and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butterhead lettuce
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butterhead lettuce and peas:
- Both butterhead lettuce and peas are high in potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce has 5 times less sugar than pea.
- Butterhead lettuce has 5.2 times less calories than pea.
- Butterhead lettuce has 5.4 times less carbohydrates than pea.
- Butterhead lettuce has more beta-carotene than pea, however, pea contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and alpha-carotene than butterhead lettuce.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Pea has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butterhead lettuce has 5.2 times less calories than pea - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butterhead lettuce is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Butterhead lettuce has a macronutrient ratio of 33:57:11 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butterhead Lettuce | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 69% |
| Fat | 11% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butterhead lettuce has 5.4 times less carbohydrates than pea - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 418% more dietary fiber than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce has 5 times less sugar than pea - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 301% more protein than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both butterhead lettuce and peas are low in saturated fat - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 981% more Vitamin C than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 337% more Vitamin A than pea - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Butterhead lettuce and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 313% more Vitamin K than pea - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both butterhead lettuce and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.057 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.062 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 73 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Butterhead lettuce has 40% more calcium than pea - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce and peas contain similar amounts of iron - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and peas are high in potassium. Butterhead lettuce is very similar to butterhead lettuce for potassium - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg 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, butterhead lettuce has more beta-carotene than pea per 100 grams, however, pea contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and alpha-carotene than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1987 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1223 UG | 2477 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butterhead lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pea per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pea has more linoleic acid than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.034 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: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Butterhead lettuce has 5.2 times less calories than pea - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or peas better for protein?
Pea has 300% more protein than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, butterhead lettuce has 5.4 times fewer carbohydrates than pea - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does butterhead lettuce or peas contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and peas are high in potassium. Butterhead lettuce is very similar to butterhead lettuce for potassium - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.