Ginger vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and peas:
- Both peas and ginger are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
- Pea has 35.6 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Pea has more thiamin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and pea has 76% less calories than ginger - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 10:80:11 and for peas, 26:70:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 70% |
| Fat | 11% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and pea has 80% less carbohydrates than ginger - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both peas and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 147% more dietary fiber than pea - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peas and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 66% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pea has 35.6 times less saturated fat than ginger - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 56 times more Vitamin C than ginger - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea has 18 times more Vitamin A than ginger - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Peas and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pea has 30 times more Vitamin K than ginger - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both ginger and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Ginger | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 356% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both peas and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 441% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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,
| Ginger | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 2477 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pea per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.706 G | 0.152 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does peas or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and pea has 80% less calories than ginger - pea has 81 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does peas or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and pea has 80% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 360% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does peas or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does peas or ginger contain more potassium?
Both peas and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 440% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.