Okra vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Okra and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
okra
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in okra and sprouted peas:
- Both okra and sprouted peas are high in potassium.
- Okra has 73% less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Okra is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Sprouted pea has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Okra (Okra, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sprouted pea is high in calories and okra has 73% less calories than sprouted pea - okra has 33 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, okra is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to sprouted peas for fat. Okra has a macronutrient ratio of 19:76:5 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Okra | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 72% |
| Fat | 5% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Okra has 73% less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - okra has 7.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Okra is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - okra has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sprouted pea has less sugar than okra - okra has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sprouted pea is a great source of protein and it has 356% more protein than okra - okra has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both okra and sprouted peas are low in saturated fat - okra has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Okra is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 121% more Vitamin C than sprouted pea - okra has 23mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Okra has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - okra has 36ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Okra and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - okra has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Okra has more Vitamin K than sprouted pea - okra has 31.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both okra and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Okra | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 1 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.245 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 60 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Okra is an excellent source of calcium and it has 128% more calcium than sprouted pea - okra has 82mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 265% more iron than okra - okra has 0.62mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both okra and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 27% more potassium than okra - okra has 299mg of potassium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than okra per 100 grams.
| Okra | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more linoleic acid than okra per 100 grams.
| Okra | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.265 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Okra (Okra, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does okra or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Sprouted pea is high in calories and okra has 70% less calories than sprouted pea - okra has 33 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
Does okra or sprouted peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, okra has 70% fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - okra has 7.5g of carbs for 100g and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
Does okra or sprouted peas contain more calcium?
Okra is a rich source of calcium and it has 130% more calcium than sprouted pea - okra has 82mg of calcium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
Does okra or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both okra and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 30% more potassium than okra - okra has 299mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.