Boiled Egg vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg 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
boiled egg
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and boiled egg are high in calories and protein.
- Boiled egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more dha than sprouted pea.
- Sprouted pea has 25.3 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than boiled egg.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron.
- Sprouted pea is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) 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 boiled egg are high in calories. Boiled egg has 25% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 72% |
| Fat | 64% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Boiled egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Sprouted pea has less sugar than boiled egg - boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and boiled egg are high in protein. Boiled egg has 43% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sprouted pea has 25.3 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and sprouted pea has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than boiled egg - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than sprouted pea - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Boiled egg has more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both boiled egg and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Boiled Egg | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 39% more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 90% more iron than boiled egg - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Sprouted pea is an excellent source of potassium and it has 202% more potassium than boiled egg - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more DHA than sprouted pea per 100 grams. Both boiled egg and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Boiled Egg | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.061 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.265 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) 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 boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and boiled egg are high in calories. Boiled egg has 30% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is sprouted peas or boiled egg better for protein?
Both sprouted peas and boiled egg are high in protein. Boiled egg has 40% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does sprouted peas or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, boiled egg has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
Does sprouted peas or boiled egg contain more potassium?
Sprouted pea is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than boiled egg - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.