Pea Shoots vs. Tomato

Nutrition comparison of Pea Shoots and Tomato


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pea shoots and tomato:

  • Both tomato and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C.
  • Pea shoot has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Pea shoot is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Tomato is a great source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pea shoots and tomato 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: Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Here's an infographic summarizing the nutritional differences between pea shoots and tomato. marks particularly rich nutrients.


Calories and Carbs

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Tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pea shoots is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. Pea shoots has a macronutrient ratio of 24:70:7 and for tomato, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pea Shoots Tomato
Protein 24% 17%
Carbohydrates 70% 74%
Fat 7% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pea shoot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both tomato and pea shoots are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both tomato and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Pea shoot has 80% more Vitamin C than tomato - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Tomato has 250% more Vitamin A than pea shoot - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Tomato has more Vitamin E than pea shoot - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Tomato has more Vitamin K than pea shoot - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Pea shoot has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid. Both pea shoots and tomato contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.

Pea Shoots Tomato
Thiamin 0.1 MG 0.037 MG
Riboflavin 0.05 MG 0.019 MG
Niacin 1 MG 0.594 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.089 MG
Vitamin B6 0.1 MG 0.08 MG
Folate 62 UG 15 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pea shoot has 140% more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Pea shoot has 370% more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.

potassium

Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 48% more potassium than pea shoot - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.




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 Pea Shoots or Tomato .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .

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FAQ

Does tomato or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?
Tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.

Does tomato or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.