Pecan vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pecan
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and peas:
- Both pecan and peas are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, pea contains more folate.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pecan is high in calories and pea has 88% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 69% |
| Fat | 88% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pecan and peas contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pecan and peas are high in dietary fiber. Pecan has 68% more dietary fiber than pea - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pecan and peas contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 69% more protein than pea - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and pea has 99% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 35 times more Vitamin C than pecan - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea has 11 times more Vitamin A than pecan - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pecan and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has 609% more Vitamin K than pecan - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, pea contains more folate. Both pecan and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Pecan | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than pea - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 72% more iron than pea - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both pecan and peas are high in potassium. Pecan has 68% more potassium than pea - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg 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,
| Pecan | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 17 UG | 2477 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pea per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.986 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.986 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.069 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 20.697 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pecan or peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Pecan is high in calories and pea has 90% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Does pecan or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pecan and peas contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does pecan or peas contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than pea - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
Does pecan or peas contain more potassium?
Both pecan and peas are high in potassium. Pecan has 70% more potassium than pea - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.