Pistachio vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pistachio
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and peas:
- Both pistachio and peas are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pistachio is high in calories and pea has 86% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 69% |
| Fat | 68% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pea has 49% less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pistachio and peas are high in dietary fiber. Pistachio has 81% more dietary fiber than pea - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pistachio and peas contain similar amounts of sugar - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 288% more protein than pea - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and pea has 99% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g 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 12 times more Vitamin C than pistachio - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea has 192% more Vitamin A than pistachio - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 15 times more Vitamin E than pea - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both pistachio and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Pistachio | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 328% more calcium than pea - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 174% more iron than pea - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and peas are high in potassium. Pistachio has 313% more potassium than pea - pistachio has 1007mg 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,
| Pistachio | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 159 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1160 UG | 2477 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pea per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 13.13 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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FAQ
Does pistachio or peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Pistachio is high in calories and pea has 90% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Does pistachio or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pea has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or peas contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 330% more calcium than pea - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or peas contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 170% more iron than pea - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
Does pistachio or peas contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and peas are high in potassium. Pistachio has 310% more potassium than pea - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.