Spinach vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Spinach and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
spinach
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in spinach and sprouted peas:
- Both spinach and sprouted peas are high in iron and potassium.
- Spinach has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Spinach (Spinach, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sprouted pea is high in calories and spinach has 81% less calories than sprouted pea - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, spinach is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Spinach has a macronutrient ratio of 39:49:12 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Spinach | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 49% | 72% |
| Fat | 12% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Spinach has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Spinach and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of sugar - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sprouted pea is a great source of protein and it has 208% more protein than spinach - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both spinach and sprouted peas are low in saturated fat - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 170% more Vitamin C than sprouted pea - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Spinach has more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than sprouted pea - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both spinach and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Spinach | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.189 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.724 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.065 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.195 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 194 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spinach is an excellent source of calcium and it has 175% more calcium than sprouted pea - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Both spinach and sprouted peas are high in iron. Spinach has 20% more iron than sprouted pea - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both spinach and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Spinach has 46% more potassium than sprouted pea - spinach has 558mg of potassium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spinach has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Spinach | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.138 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.138 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more linoleic acid than spinach per 100 grams.
| Spinach | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.265 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Spinach (Spinach, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does spinach or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Sprouted pea is high in calories and spinach has 80% less calories than sprouted pea - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
Is spinach or sprouted peas better for protein?
Sprouted pea is a great source of protein and it has 210% more protein than spinach - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Does spinach or sprouted peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, spinach has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or sprouted peas contain more calcium?
Spinach is a rich source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than sprouted pea - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
Does spinach or sprouted peas contain more iron?
Both spinach and sprouted peas are high in iron. Spinach has 20% more iron than sprouted pea - spinach has 2.7mg of iron in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
Does spinach or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both spinach and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Spinach has 50% more potassium than sprouted pea - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.