Chicken Breast vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast 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
chicken breast
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and chicken breast are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Chicken breast has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin and folate, however, chicken breast contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken breast.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) 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 chicken breast are high in calories. Chicken breast has 33% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken breast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Chicken breast has a macronutrient ratio of 79:0:21 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Breast | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 72% |
| Fat | 21% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and chicken breast are high in protein. Chicken breast has 253% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sprouted peas and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Sprouted pea has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than chicken breast - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chicken breast has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than sprouted pea - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken breast and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast 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 and folate, however, chicken breast contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both chicken breast and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Chicken Breast | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sprouted pea has 140% more calcium than chicken breast - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 117% more iron than chicken breast - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both sprouted peas and chicken breast are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 49% more potassium than chicken breast - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chicken breast per 100 grams, however, chicken breast contains more dha than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.03 G | 0.061 G |
| DHA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.59 G | 0.265 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.65 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: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sprouted peas or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and chicken breast are high in calories. Chicken breast has 30% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is sprouted peas or chicken breast better for protein?
Both sprouted peas and chicken breast are high in protein. Chicken breast has 250% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does sprouted peas or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken breast has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does sprouted peas or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both sprouted peas and chicken breast are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 50% more potassium than chicken breast - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.