Egg Noodles vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Egg Noodles 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
egg noodles
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg noodles and sprouted peas:
- Both egg noodles and sprouted peas are high in calories.
- Sprouted pea has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, egg noodle contains more Vitamin B12.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg noodle.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and protein.
- Sprouted pea is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg noodles and sprouted peas are high in calories. Egg noodle has 11% more calories than sprouted pea - egg noodle has 138 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg noodles is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to sprouted peas for carbs. Egg noodles has a macronutrient ratio of 13:73:14 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Noodles | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 72% |
| Fat | 14% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg noodles and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of carbs - egg noodle has 25.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Egg noodle has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - egg noodle has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg noodles and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of sugar - egg noodle has 0.4g 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 94% more protein than egg noodle - egg noodle has 4.5g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both egg noodles and sprouted peas are low in saturated fat - egg noodle has 0.42g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg noodles and sprouted peas are low in trans fat - egg noodle has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Sprouted pea has less cholesterol than egg noodle - egg noodle has 29mg 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 noodle - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg noodle has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - egg noodle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg noodles and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg noodle has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, egg noodle contains more Vitamin B12. Both egg noodles and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Egg Noodles | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.136 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 2.077 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.263 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sprouted pea has 200% more calcium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 54% more iron than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Sprouted pea is an excellent source of potassium and it has 903% more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg 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 egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both egg noodles and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Egg Noodles | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.522 G | 0.265 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.523 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 Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does egg noodles or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg noodles and sprouted peas are high in calories. Egg noodle has 10% more calories than sprouted pea - egg noodle has 138 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
Does egg noodles or sprouted peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg noodles and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of carbs - egg noodle has 25.2g of carbs for 100g and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
Does egg noodles or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Sprouted pea is a rich source of potassium and it has 900% more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.