Peanuts vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Peanuts and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanuts
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanuts and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and peanuts are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Peanut has more niacin.
- Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than sprouted pea.
- Peanut is a great source of calcium.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than peanut.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) 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 peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 373% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanuts is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Peanuts has a macronutrient ratio of 16:14:71 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanuts | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 72% |
| Fat | 71% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sprouted peas and peanuts contain similar amounts of carbs - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sprouted pea has less sugar than peanut - peanut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and peanuts are high in protein. Peanut has 177% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and sprouted pea has 98% less saturated fat than peanut - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and sprouted peas are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than peanut - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sprouted pea has more Vitamin A than peanut - sprouted pea has 49.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more niacin. Both peanuts and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Peanuts | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.152 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.197 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 14.355 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.466 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 97 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut 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 peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 43% more iron than peanut - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both sprouted peas and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 66% more potassium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than peanut per 100 grams.
| Peanuts | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Peanuts | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 9.715 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 9.719 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: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sprouted peas or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 370% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Does sprouted peas or peanuts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sprouted peas and peanuts contain similar amounts of carbs - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
Does sprouted peas or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both sprouted peas and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 70% more potassium than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.