Beef vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and sprouted peas:
- Both beef and sprouted peas are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more Vitamin B12.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than beef.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both beef and sprouted peas are high in calories. Beef has 123% more calories than sprouted pea - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 72% |
| Fat | 62% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both beef and sprouted peas are high in protein. Beef has 188% more protein than sprouted pea - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and sprouted pea has 98% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Sprouted pea has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Sprouted pea has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than beef - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beef and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beef and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Beef and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more Vitamin B12. Both beef and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beef | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beef and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of calcium - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Both beef and sprouted peas are high in iron. Beef is very similar to beef for iron - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 39% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both beef and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Beef | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beef and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beef | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.402 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does beef or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and sprouted peas are high in calories. Beef has 120% more calories than sprouted pea - beef has 277 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
Is beef or sprouted peas better for protein?
Both beef and sprouted peas are high in protein. Beef has 190% more protein than sprouted pea - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Does sprouted peas or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or sprouted peas contain more iron?
Both beef and sprouted peas are high in iron. Beef is very similar to beef for iron - beef has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
Does beef or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both beef and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 40% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.