Peas vs. Soy Protein Powder

Nutrition comparison of Peas and Soy Protein Powder


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of peas versus soy protein powder (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peas and soy protein powder:

  • Both peas and soy protein powder are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Pea has 14.6 times less saturated fat than soy protein powder.
  • Pea has more pantothenic acid, however, soy protein powder contains more folate.
  • Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Soy protein powder is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of peas and soy protein powder is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Peas (Peas, green, raw) and Soy Protein Powder (Protein powder, soy based, NFS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Soy protein powder is high in calories and pea has 79% less calories than soy protein powder - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 388 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, peas is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to soy protein powder per calorie. Peas has a macronutrient ratio of 26:70:4 and for soy protein powder, 57:30:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Peas Soy Protein Powder
Protein 26% 57%
Carbohydrates 70% 30%
Fat 4% 13%
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carbohydrates

Pea has 50% less carbohydrates than soy protein powder - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 28.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both peas and soy protein powder are high in dietary fiber. Soy protein powder has 18% more dietary fiber than pea - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 6.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Soy protein powder is high in sugar and pea has 74% less sugar than soy protein powder - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 22.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Soy protein powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 925% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 55.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pea has 14.6 times less saturated fat than soy protein powder - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 1.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than soy protein powder - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Pea has more Vitamin A than soy protein powder - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Peas and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Pea has more Vitamin K than soy protein powder - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Pea has more pantothenic acid, however, soy protein powder contains more folate. Both peas and soy protein powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

Peas Soy Protein Powder
Thiamin 0.266 MG 0.288 MG
Riboflavin 0.132 MG 0.164 MG
Niacin 2.09 MG 2.357 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.104 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.169 MG 0.164 MG
Folate 65 UG 289 UG

Minerals

calcium

Soy protein powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 612% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 178mg of calcium.

iron

Soy protein powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 716% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 12mg of iron.

potassium

Both peas and soy protein powder are high in potassium. Soy protein powder has 282% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 933mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, soy protein powder has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pea per 100 grams.

Peas Soy Protein Powder
alpha linoleic acid 0.035 G 0.32 G
Total 0.035 G 0.32 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy protein powder has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.

Peas Soy Protein Powder
linoleic acid 0.152 G 2.381 G
Total 0.152 G 2.381 G



Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Peas (Peas, green, raw) and Soy Protein Powder (Protein powder, soy based, NFS) .

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FAQ

Does peas or soy protein powder contain more calories in 100 grams?
Soy protein powder is high in calories and pea has 80% less calories than soy protein powder - pea has 81 calories in 100g and soy protein powder has 388 calories.

Is peas or soy protein powder better for protein?
Soy protein powder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 930% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 55.6g of protein.

Does peas or soy protein powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pea has 50% fewer carbohydrates than soy protein powder - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and soy protein powder has 28.9g of carbohydrates.

Does peas or soy protein powder contain more calcium?
Soy protein powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 610% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 178mg of calcium.

Does peas or soy protein powder contain more iron?
Soy protein powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 720% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 12mg of iron.

Does peas or soy protein powder contain more potassium?
Both peas and soy protein powder are high in potassium. Soy protein powder has 280% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 933mg of potassium.

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