Almonds vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Almonds and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almonds
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and almonds are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Almond has more riboflavin, however, sprouted pea contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than almond.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sprouted peas and almonds are high in calories. Almond has 367% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almonds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:73 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almonds | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 72% |
| Fat | 73% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sprouted peas and almonds contain similar amounts of carbs - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sprouted pea has less sugar than almond - almond has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and almonds are high in protein. Almond has 140% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sprouted pea has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and sprouted peas are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than almond - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Almonds and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more riboflavin, however, sprouted pea contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both almonds and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Almonds | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.205 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.138 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 3.618 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.471 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 647% more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Both sprouted peas and almonds are high in iron. Almond has 64% more iron than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both sprouted peas and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 92% more potassium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 12.324 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 12.326 G | 0.265 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sprouted peas or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and almonds are high in calories. Almond has 370% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does sprouted peas or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sprouted peas and almonds contain similar amounts of carbs - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does sprouted peas or almonds contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 650% more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does sprouted peas or almonds contain more iron?
Both sprouted peas and almonds are high in iron. Almond has 60% more iron than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does sprouted peas or almonds contain more potassium?
Both sprouted peas and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 90% more potassium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.