Raw Pork Belly vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Raw Pork Belly 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 belly
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 belly and sprouted peas:
- Both raw pork belly and sprouted peas are high in calories and protein.
- Raw pork belly has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Sprouted pea has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, raw pork belly contains more Vitamin B12.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than raw pork belly.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more calcium than raw pork belly.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron.
- Sprouted pea is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, 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 belly and sprouted peas are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 318% more calories than sprouted pea - raw pork belly has 518 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw pork belly is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Raw pork belly has a macronutrient ratio of 7:0:93 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Pork Belly | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 72% |
| Fat | 93% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw pork belly has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw pork belly and sprouted peas are high in protein. Raw pork belly has a little more protein (6%) than sprouted pea by weight - raw pork belly has 9.3g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw pork belly is high in saturated fat and sprouted pea has 99% less saturated fat than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 19.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Sprouted pea has less cholesterol than raw pork belly - raw pork belly 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 belly - raw pork belly has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Raw pork belly and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork belly has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw pork belly has more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - raw pork belly has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, raw pork belly contains more Vitamin B12. Both raw pork belly and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Raw Pork Belly | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.396 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.242 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 4.647 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.256 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.84 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sprouted pea has signficantly more calcium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 335% more iron than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 0.52mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Sprouted pea is an excellent source of potassium and it has 106% more potassium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 185mg of potassium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raw pork belly has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Raw Pork Belly | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.48 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.48 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw pork belly has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Raw Pork Belly | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 5.03 G | 0.265 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.14 G | ~ |
| Total | 5.17 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 Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does raw pork belly or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork belly and sprouted peas are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 320% more calories than sprouted pea - raw pork belly has 518 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
Does sprouted peas or raw pork belly have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raw pork belly has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and raw pork belly has no carbs..
Does raw pork belly or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Sprouted pea is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 185mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.