Kidney Beans vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Kidney Beans and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kidney beans
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kidney beans and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and kidney beans are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Kidney bean is a great source of calcium.
- Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than kidney bean.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) 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 kidney beans are high in calories. Sprouted pea is very similar to kidney bean for calories - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and kidney bean has 121 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kidney beans is lighter in carbs and similar to sprouted peas for protein and fat. Kidney beans has a macronutrient ratio of 26:67:7 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kidney Beans | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 72% |
| Fat | 7% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kidney bean has 23% less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - kidney bean has 6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and kidney beans are high in protein. Sprouted pea has a little more protein (8%) than kidney bean by weight - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and kidney bean has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sprouted peas and kidney beans are low in saturated fat - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.33g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than kidney bean - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sprouted pea has more Vitamin A than kidney bean - sprouted pea has 49.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kidney beans and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kidney bean has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kidney bean has more Vitamin K than sprouted pea - kidney bean has 5.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kidney Beans | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.417 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kidney bean is a great source of calcium and it has 61% more calcium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 51% more iron than kidney bean - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and kidney bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both sprouted peas and kidney beans are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 52% more potassium than kidney bean - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kidney bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Kidney Beans | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.132 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.132 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kidney beans and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kidney Beans | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.217 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.217 G | 0.265 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sprouted peas or kidney beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and kidney beans are high in calories. Sprouted pea is quite similar to kidney bean for calories - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and kidney bean has 121 calories.
Does sprouted peas or kidney beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kidney bean has 20% fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
Does sprouted peas or kidney beans contain more potassium?
Both sprouted peas and kidney beans are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 50% more potassium than kidney bean - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.