Egg vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and peas:
- Egg has 14.3 times less sugar than pea.
- Egg has 19 times less carbohydrates than pea.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more dha than pea.
- Pea has 43 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Pea has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Pea is a great source of potassium.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and pea has 43% less calories than egg - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for peas, 26:70:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 70% |
| Fat | 62% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has 19 times less carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg has 14.3 times less sugar than pea - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 132% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pea has 43 times less saturated fat than egg - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and peas are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and pea has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than egg - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 321% more Vitamin A than pea - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than pea - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peas and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has 81 times more Vitamin K than egg - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both egg and peas contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Egg | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 65 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 124% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Peas and egg contain similar amounts of iron - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Pea is a great source of potassium and it has 77% more potassium than egg - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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,
| Egg | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 2477 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more DHA than pea per 100 grams. Both egg and peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.035 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.
| Egg | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 1.577 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 Egg or Peas .
Egg g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Peas g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does peas or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and pea has 40% less calories than egg - pea has 81 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is peas or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 130% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does peas or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has 19 times fewer carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.