Raw Pork vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Raw Pork and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw pork
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw pork and sprouted peas:
- Both raw pork and sprouted peas are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Raw pork has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, sprouted pea contains more folate.
- Raw pork has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than raw pork.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw pork and sprouted peas are high in calories. Raw pork has 112% more calories than sprouted pea - raw pork has 263 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw pork is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to sprouted peas for protein. Raw pork has a macronutrient ratio of 26:0:74 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Pork | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 72% |
| Fat | 74% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw pork has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw pork and sprouted peas are high in protein. Raw pork has 92% more protein than sprouted pea - raw pork has 16.9g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw pork is high in saturated fat and sprouted pea has 98% less saturated fat than raw pork - raw pork has 7.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Sprouted pea has less cholesterol than raw pork - raw pork has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than raw pork - raw pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Raw pork and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw pork has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, sprouted pea contains more folate. Both raw pork and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Raw Pork | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.732 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.235 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 4.338 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.668 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sprouted pea has 157% more calcium than raw pork - raw pork has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 157% more iron than raw pork - raw pork has 0.88mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw pork and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 33% more potassium than raw pork - raw pork has 287mg 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 raw pork and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Raw Pork | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw pork has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Raw Pork | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.67 G | 0.265 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.08 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.75 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: Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raw pork or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork and sprouted peas are high in calories. Raw pork has 110% more calories than sprouted pea - raw pork has 263 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
Does sprouted peas or raw pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raw pork has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and raw pork has no carbs..
Does raw pork or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both raw pork and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 30% more potassium than raw pork - raw pork has 287mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.