Chives vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and sprouted peas:
- Both chives and sprouted peas are high in potassium.
- Chive has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Chive is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, 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 chive has 76% less calories than sprouted pea - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 72% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chive has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chive is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sprouted pea has less sugar than chive - chive has 1.9g 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 169% more protein than chive - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and sprouted peas are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 459% more Vitamin C than sprouted pea - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chives and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than sprouted pea - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both chives and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chives | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 156% more calcium than sprouted pea - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 41% more iron than chive - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 29% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg 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 chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chives and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chives | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.252 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: Chives (Chives, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chives or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Sprouted pea is high in calories and chive has 80% less calories than sprouted pea - chive has 30 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
Is chives or sprouted peas better for protein?
Sprouted pea is a great source of protein and it has 170% more protein than chive - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Does chives or sprouted peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chive has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or sprouted peas contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 160% more calcium than sprouted pea - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
Does chives or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both chives and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 30% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.