Mushroom vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more calcium than mushroom.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, 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 mushroom has 82% less calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 72% |
| Fat | 10% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sprouted pea has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g 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 185% more protein than mushroom - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sprouted peas and mushroom are low in saturated fat - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has 395% more Vitamin C than mushroom - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sprouted pea has more Vitamin A than mushroom - sprouted pea has 49.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than sprouted pea - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mushroom and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Mushroom | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sprouted pea has signficantly more calcium than mushroom - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 352% more iron than mushroom - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both sprouted peas and mushroom are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 20% more potassium than mushroom - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mushroom and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mushroom | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.16 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Mushroom or Sprouted Peas .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sprouted peas or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Sprouted pea is high in calories and mushroom has 80% less calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is sprouted peas or mushroom better for protein?
Sprouted pea is a great source of protein and it has 190% more protein than mushroom - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does sprouted peas or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does sprouted peas or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both sprouted peas and mushroom are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 20% more potassium than mushroom - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.