Grapes vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Grapes and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapes
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapes and peas:
- Pea has 63% less sugar than grape.
- Pea has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
- Pea is a great source of potassium.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapes (Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless), raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peas and grapes contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and grape has 69 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapes is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to peas for fat. Grapes has a macronutrient ratio of 4:95:2 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapes | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 69% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peas and grapes contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 533% more dietary fiber than grape - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grape has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pea has 63% less sugar than grape - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and grape has 15.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 653% more protein than grape - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and grape has 0.72g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and grapes are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grape has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 11 times more Vitamin C than grape - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grape has 3.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea has 11 times more Vitamin A than grape - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grape has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Peas and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Peas and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grape has 14.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both grapes and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Grapes | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.188 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.05 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea has 150% more calcium than grape - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 308% more iron than grape - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and grape has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Pea is a great source of potassium and it has 28% more potassium than grape - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape has 191mg 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,
| Grapes | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 39 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 72 UG | 2477 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grape per 100 grams.
| Grapes | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pea has more linoleic acid than grape per 100 grams.
| Grapes | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.037 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.
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FAQ
Does peas or grapes contain more calories in 100 grams?Peas and grapes contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 calories in 100g and grape has 69 calories.
Does peas or grapes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peas and grapes contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.