Peas vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Peas and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peas
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peas and scallion:
- Both scallion and peas are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pea has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Scallion has 60% less calories than pea.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peas (Peas, green, raw) 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 has 60% less calories than pea - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peas is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to scallion for fat. Peas has a macronutrient ratio of 26:69:5 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peas | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 76% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion has 49% less carbohydrates than pea - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both scallion and peas are high in dietary fiber. Pea has 119% more dietary fiber than scallion - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and peas contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 196% more protein than scallion - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and peas are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both scallion and peas are high in Vitamin C. Pea has 113% more Vitamin C than scallion - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 735% more Vitamin K than pea - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both peas and scallion contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Peas | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.266 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.132 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 2.09 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.104 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.169 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 65 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 188% more calcium than pea - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion and peas contain similar amounts of iron - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and peas are high in potassium. Scallion has 13% more potassium than pea - scallion has 276mg 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, both peas and scallion contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Peas | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 449 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 21 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 2477 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Peas | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.035 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pea has more linoleic acid than scallion per 100 grams.
| Peas | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.07 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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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does scallion or peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion has 60% less calories than pea - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Does scallion or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pea - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or peas contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 190% more calcium than pea - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
Does scallion or peas contain more potassium?
Both scallion and peas are high in potassium. Scallion has 10% more potassium than pea - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.