Feta Cheese vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Feta Cheese and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
feta cheese
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in feta cheese and peas:
- Feta cheese has 73% less carbohydrates than pea.
- Feta cheese has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pea contains more niacin.
- Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Pea is a great source of potassium.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Feta cheese is high in calories and pea has 69% less calories than feta cheese - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and feta cheese has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, feta cheese is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Feta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Feta Cheese | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 69% |
| Fat | 73% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Feta cheese has 73% less carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than feta cheese - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Feta cheese has less sugar than pea - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Feta cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 162% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and feta cheese has 14.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Feta cheese is high in saturated fat and pea has 99% less saturated fat than feta cheese - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pea has less cholesterol than feta cheese - feta cheese has 89mg 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 feta cheese - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 229% more Vitamin A than pea - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Feta cheese has more Vitamin D than pea - feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peas and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has 12 times more Vitamin K than feta cheese - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Feta cheese has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pea contains more niacin. Both feta cheese and peas contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Feta Cheese | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.154 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.844 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.991 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.967 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 65 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 126% more iron than feta cheese - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron.
potassium
Pea is a great source of potassium and it has 294% more potassium than feta cheese - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg 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,
| Feta Cheese | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 2477 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, feta cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pea per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.265 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.265 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, feta cheese has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.326 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.326 G | 0.152 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does peas or feta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Feta cheese is high in calories and pea has 70% less calories than feta cheese - pea has 81 calories in 100g and feta cheese has 265 calories.
Does peas or feta cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, feta cheese has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or feta cheese contain more calcium?
Feta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.