Peach vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Peach and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peach
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and peas:
- Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pea is a great source of potassium.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peach has 48% less calories than pea - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to peas for fat. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:5 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 69% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peas and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 280% more dietary fiber than peach - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than pea - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pea has 496% more protein than peach - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and peach are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 876% more Vitamin C than peach - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Peas and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Peas and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pea has 727% more Vitamin K than peach - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both peach and peas contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Peach | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea has 525% more calcium than peach - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 332% more iron than peach - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Pea is a great source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than peach - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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,
| Peach | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | 2477 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
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.
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does peas or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Peach has 50% less calories than pea - pea has 81 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does peas or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peas and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.