Pumpkin Seeds vs. Sprouted Peas

Nutrition comparison of Pumpkin Seeds and Sprouted Peas


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of pumpkin seeds versus sprouted peas (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pumpkin seeds and sprouted peas:

  • Both pumpkin seeds and sprouted peas are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Pumpkin seed is a great source of calcium.
  • Pumpkin seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
  • Sprouted pea has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Sprouted pea has signficantly less saturated fat than pumpkin seed.
  • Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than pumpkin seed.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pumpkin seeds and sprouted peas is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Pumpkin Seeds (Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both pumpkin seeds and sprouted peas are high in calories. Pumpkin seed has 260% more calories than sprouted pea - pumpkin seed has 446 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pumpkin seeds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Pumpkin seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 16:46:38 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pumpkin Seeds Sprouted Peas
Protein 16% 24%
Carbohydrates 46% 72%
Fat 38% 4%
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carbohydrates

Pumpkin seed is high in carbohydrates and sprouted pea has 50% less carbohydrates than pumpkin seed - pumpkin seed has 53.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pumpkin seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - pumpkin seed has 18.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both pumpkin seeds and sprouted peas are high in protein. Pumpkin seed has 111% more protein than sprouted pea - pumpkin seed has 18.6g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Sprouted pea has signficantly less saturated fat than pumpkin seed - pumpkin seed has 3.7g 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 pumpkin seed - pumpkin seed has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pumpkin seeds and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pumpkin seed has 3ug of Vitamin A 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.

Pumpkin Seeds Sprouted Peas
Thiamin 0.034 MG 0.225 MG
Riboflavin 0.052 MG 0.155 MG
Niacin 0.286 MG 3.088 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.056 MG 1.029 MG
Vitamin B6 0.037 MG 0.265 MG
Folate 9 UG 144 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pumpkin seed is a great source of calcium and it has 53% more calcium than sprouted pea - pumpkin seed has 55mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.

iron

Both pumpkin seeds and sprouted peas are high in iron. Pumpkin seed has 46% more iron than sprouted pea - pumpkin seed has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.

potassium

Both pumpkin seeds and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Pumpkin seed has 141% more potassium than sprouted pea - pumpkin seed has 919mg of potassium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both pumpkin seeds and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Pumpkin Seeds Sprouted Peas
alpha linoleic acid 0.077 G 0.061 G
Total 0.077 G 0.061 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pumpkin seed has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.

Pumpkin Seeds Sprouted Peas
linoleic acid 8.759 G 0.265 G
Total 8.759 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 Pumpkin Seeds or Sprouted Peas .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Pumpkin Seeds (Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .

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FAQ

Does pumpkin seeds or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both pumpkin seeds and sprouted peas are high in calories. Pumpkin seed has 260% more calories than sprouted pea - pumpkin seed has 446 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.

Does pumpkin seeds or sprouted peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pumpkin seed is high in carbohydrates and sprouted pea has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pumpkin seed - pumpkin seed has 53.8g of carbs for 100g and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.

Does pumpkin seeds or sprouted peas contain more iron?
Both pumpkin seeds and sprouted peas are high in iron. Pumpkin seed has 50% more iron than sprouted pea - pumpkin seed has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.

Does pumpkin seeds or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both pumpkin seeds and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Pumpkin seed has 140% more potassium than sprouted pea - pumpkin seed has 919mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.