Pasta vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pasta
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and sprouted peas:
- Both pasta and sprouted peas are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, sprouted pea contains more pantothenic acid.
- Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than pasta.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pasta and sprouted peas are high in calories. Pasta has 199% more calories than sprouted pea - pasta has 371 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to sprouted peas for fat. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 72% |
| Fat | 4% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and sprouted pea has 64% less carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sprouted pea has less sugar than pasta - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pasta and sprouted peas are high in protein. Pasta has 48% more protein than sprouted pea - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pasta and sprouted peas are low in saturated fat - pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than pasta - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sprouted pea has more Vitamin A than pasta - sprouted pea has 49.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pasta and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pasta and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, sprouted pea contains more pantothenic acid. Both pasta and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pasta | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sprouted pea has 71% more calcium than pasta - pasta has 21mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Both pasta and sprouted peas are high in iron. Pasta has 46% more iron than sprouted pea - pasta has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both pasta and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 71% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg 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 pasta per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pasta has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.54 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 Pasta or Sprouted Peas .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does pasta or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pasta and sprouted peas are high in calories. Pasta has 200% more calories than sprouted pea - pasta has 371 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
Does pasta or sprouted peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and sprouted pea has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
Does pasta or sprouted peas contain more iron?
Both pasta and sprouted peas are high in iron. Pasta has 50% more iron than sprouted pea - pasta has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
Does pasta or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both pasta and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 70% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.