Feta Cheese vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Feta 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
feta cheese
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in feta cheese and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and feta cheese are high in calories and protein.
- Feta cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, sprouted pea contains more niacin and folate.
- Feta cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than feta cheese.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron.
- Sprouted pea is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) 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 feta cheese are high in calories. Feta cheese has 114% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and feta cheese has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, feta cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to sprouted peas for protein. Feta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Feta Cheese | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 72% |
| Fat | 73% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Feta cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and feta cheese are high in protein. Feta cheese has 61% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and feta cheese has 14.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Feta cheese is high in saturated fat and sprouted pea has 99% less saturated fat than feta cheese - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Sprouted pea has less cholesterol than feta cheese - feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than feta cheese - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Feta cheese has more Vitamin D than sprouted pea - feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Feta cheese and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Feta cheese and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Feta cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, sprouted pea contains more niacin and folate. Both feta cheese and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Feta Cheese | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.154 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.844 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.991 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.967 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 248% more iron than feta cheese - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron.
potassium
Sprouted pea is an excellent source of potassium and it has 515% more potassium than feta cheese - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, feta cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.265 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.265 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both feta cheese and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Feta Cheese | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.326 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.326 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: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sprouted peas or feta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and feta cheese are high in calories. Feta cheese has 110% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and feta cheese has 265 calories.
Does sprouted peas or feta cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, feta cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does sprouted peas or feta cheese contain more calcium?
Feta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.
Does sprouted peas or feta cheese contain more potassium?
Sprouted pea is a rich source of potassium and it has 520% more potassium than feta cheese - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg of potassium.