Broccoli vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and sprouted peas:
- Both broccoli and sprouted peas are high in potassium.
- Broccoli has 3 times less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, 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 broccoli has 73% less calories than sprouted pea - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to sprouted peas for protein. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 27:64:9 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 64% | 72% |
| Fat | 9% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli has 3 times less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sprouted pea has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g 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 212% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and sprouted peas are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 758% more Vitamin C than sprouted pea - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than sprouted pea - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both broccoli and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Broccoli | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 31% more calcium than sprouted pea - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 210% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 21% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.055 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: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Sprouted pea is high in calories and broccoli has 70% less calories than sprouted pea - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
Does broccoli or sprouted peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 3 times fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 20% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.