Jackfruit vs. Peas

Nutrition comparison of Jackfruit and Peas


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of jackfruit versus peas (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jackfruit and peas:

  • Both peas and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Pea has 70% less sugar than jackfruit.
  • Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, jackfruit contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of jackfruit and peas is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Peas and jackfruit contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, jackfruit is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to peas for fat. Jackfruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:88:5 and for peas, 26:70:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Jackfruit Peas
Protein 7% 26%
Carbohydrates 88% 70%
Fat 5% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pea has 38% less carbohydrates than jackfruit - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 280% more dietary fiber than jackfruit - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pea has 70% less sugar than jackfruit - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Pea has 215% more protein than jackfruit - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both peas and jackfruit are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both peas and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C. Pea has 192% more Vitamin C than jackfruit - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pea has 660% more Vitamin A than jackfruit - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Peas and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pea has more Vitamin K than jackfruit - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, jackfruit contains more pantothenic acid. Both jackfruit and peas contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.

Jackfruit Peas
Thiamin 0.105 MG 0.266 MG
Riboflavin 0.055 MG 0.132 MG
Niacin 0.92 MG 2.09 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.235 MG 0.104 MG
Vitamin B6 0.329 MG 0.169 MG
Folate 24 UG 65 UG

Minerals

calcium

Peas and jackfruit contain similar amounts of calcium - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Pea has 539% more iron than jackfruit - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.

potassium

Both peas and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 84% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg 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,

Jackfruit Peas
beta-carotene 61 UG 449 UG
alpha-carotene 6 UG 21 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 157 UG 2477 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, jackfruit has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pea per 100 grams.

Jackfruit Peas
alpha linoleic acid 0.079 G 0.035 G
Total 0.079 G 0.035 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pea has more linoleic acid than jackfruit per 100 grams.

Jackfruit Peas
other omega 6 0.004 G ~
linoleic acid 0.015 G 0.152 G
Total 0.019 G 0.152 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Jackfruit or Peas .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .

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FAQ

Does peas or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?
Peas and jackfruit contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.

Does peas or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pea has 40% fewer carbohydrates than jackfruit - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.

Does peas or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Both peas and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 80% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.