Mint vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Mint and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mint
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mint and peas:
- Both peas and mint are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and iron.
- Pea has more thiamin, however, mint contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peas and mint contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mint is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to peas for carbs. Mint has a macronutrient ratio of 18:72:10 and for peas, 26:70:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mint | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 70% |
| Fat | 10% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peas and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both peas and mint are high in dietary fiber. Mint has 40% more dietary fiber than pea - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Mint has less sugar than pea - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pea has 45% more protein than mint - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and mint are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both peas and mint are high in Vitamin C. Pea has 26% more Vitamin C than mint - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 458% more Vitamin A than pea - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mint has 212ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Peas and mint contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pea has more Vitamin K than mint - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, however, mint contains more pantothenic acid. Both mint and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mint | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.082 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.266 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 1.706 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 114 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mint is an excellent source of calcium and it has 872% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Mint is an excellent source of iron and it has 246% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both peas and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 133% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pea per 100 grams.
| Mint | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.435 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pea has more linoleic acid than mint per 100 grams.
| Mint | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.069 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.069 G | 0.152 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does peas or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Peas and mint contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Does peas or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peas and mint contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or mint contain more calcium?
Mint is a rich source of calcium and it has 870% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does peas or mint contain more iron?
Mint is an abundant source of iron and it has 250% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does peas or mint contain more potassium?
Both peas and mint are high in potassium. Mint has 130% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.