Egg vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of 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
egg
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and egg are high in calories and protein.
- Egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more dha than sprouted pea.
- Sprouted pea has 24.2 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, egg contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron.
- Sprouted pea is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) 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 egg are high in calories. Sprouted pea is very similar to sprouted pea for calories - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 72% |
| Fat | 62% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Egg and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of sugar - egg has 0.37g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and egg are high in protein. Egg has 43% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sprouted pea has 24.2 times less saturated fat than egg - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and sprouted peas are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and sprouted pea has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than sprouted pea - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg has more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Egg and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - 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 and folate, however, egg contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both egg and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Egg | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 56% more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 29% more iron than egg - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Sprouted pea is an excellent source of potassium and it has 176% more potassium than egg - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more DHA than sprouted pea per 100 grams. Both egg and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.061 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Egg | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 1.577 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sprouted peas or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and egg are high in calories. Sprouted pea is quite similar to sprouted pea for calories - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is sprouted peas or egg better for protein?
Both sprouted peas and egg are high in protein. Egg has 40% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does sprouted peas or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
Does sprouted peas or egg contain more potassium?
Sprouted pea is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than egg - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.