Pea Shoots vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Pea Shoots and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pea shoots
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pea shoots and scallion:
- Both scallion and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Scallion has more pantothenic acid.
- Scallion is a great source of potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Scallion and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pea shoots is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to scallion for fat. Pea shoots has a macronutrient ratio of 23:69:8 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pea Shoots | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 76% |
| Fat | 8% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both scallion and pea shoots are high in dietary fiber. Scallion has a little more dietary fiber (8%) than pea shoot by weight - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and pea shoots contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Scallion and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and pea shoots are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both scallion and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Pea shoot has 31% more Vitamin C than scallion - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 317% more Vitamin A than pea shoot - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion has more Vitamin E than pea shoot - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than pea shoot - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Scallion has more pantothenic acid. Both pea shoots and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pea Shoots | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 1 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 62 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 200% more calcium than pea shoot - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion and pea shoots contain similar amounts of iron - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 73% more potassium than pea shoot - scallion has 276mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.
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: Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does scallion or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.
Does scallion or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or pea shoots contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 200% more calcium than pea shoot - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.