Cheddar Cheese vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and cheddar cheese are high in calories and protein.
- Cheddar cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more dpa than sprouted pea.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron.
- Sprouted pea is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) 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 cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 225% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to sprouted peas for protein. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Sprouted Peas | |
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| Protein | 23% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 72% |
| Fat | 74% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheddar cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Cheddar cheese and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of sugar - cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has 160% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and sprouted pea has 99% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Sprouted pea has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than sprouted pea - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Cheddar Cheese | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than cheddar cheese - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Sprouted pea is an excellent source of potassium and it has 401% more potassium than cheddar cheese - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more DPA than sprouted pea per 100 grams. Both cheddar cheese and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cheddar Cheese | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.061 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 1.207 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: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sprouted peas or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 230% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does sprouted peas or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cheddar cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does sprouted peas or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
Does sprouted peas or cheddar cheese contain more potassium?
Sprouted pea is a rich source of potassium and it has 400% more potassium than cheddar cheese - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.