Grapefruit vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and peas:
- Both peas and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Pea has more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than pea.
- Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, grapefruit contains more pantothenic acid.
- Pea is a great source of potassium.
- Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Grapefruit has 48% less calories than pea - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to peas for fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 69% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peas and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 256% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peas and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 604% more protein than grapefruit - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both peas and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Pea has 28% more Vitamin C than grapefruit - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Peas and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Peas and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has more Vitamin K than grapefruit - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, grapefruit contains more pantothenic acid.
| Grapefruit | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Peas and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calcium - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 17 times more iron than grapefruit - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Pea is a great source of potassium and it has 81% more potassium than grapefruit - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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, pea has more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than pea per 100 grams. Both grapefruit and peas contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Grapefruit | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | 21 UG |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 2477 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pea has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does peas or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Grapefruit has 50% less calories than pea - pea has 81 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does peas or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peas and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.