Canned Tuna vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and peas:
- Both peas and canned tuna are high in potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and pea has 37% less calories than canned tuna - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 69% |
| Fat | 22% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than pea - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 336% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pea has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg 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 canned tuna - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pea has 533% more Vitamin A than canned tuna - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Peas and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pea has more Vitamin K than canned tuna - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and peas contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Canned Tuna | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 65 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Pea has 79% more calcium than canned tuna - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 52% more iron than canned tuna - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both peas and canned tuna are high in potassium. Pea is very similar to canned tuna for potassium - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than pea per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.035 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pea has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.152 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does peas or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and pea has 40% less calories than canned tuna - pea has 81 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is peas or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 340% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does peas or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does peas or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both peas and canned tuna are high in potassium. Pea is very similar to canned tuna for potassium - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.